Directions For Use - MedComp SPLIT STREAM Instrucciones De Uso

• Before dialysis begins all connections to catheter and
extracorporeal circuits should be examined carefully.
• Frequent visual inspection should be conducted to detect leaks
to prevent blood loss or air embolism.
• If a leak is found, the catheter should be clamped immediately.
Caution: Care must be taken when using sharp objects or needles
in close proximity to catheter lumen. Contact from sharp objects
may cause catheter failure.
Caution: Due to the risk of exposure to HIV (Human
Immunodeficiency Virus) or other blood borne pathogens, health
care professionals should always use Universal Blood and Body
Fluid Precautions in the care of all patients.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

• Read instructions carefully before using this device. The
catheter should be repaired by a qualified, licensed physician or
other qualified health care professional under the direction of
a physician.
• The medical techniques and procedures described in these
instructions for use do not represent all medically acceptable
protocols, nor are they intended as a substitute for the
physician's experience and judgement in treating any specific
patient.
• Use standard hospital protocols when applicable.
Warning: Do NOT soak catheter end or adapter in any antiseptic
(i.e. alcohol, PVP, etc.) before or during extension set installation.
1. Strict aseptic technique must be used during maintenance and
catheter repair procedures. Provide a sterile operative field. The
Operating Room is the preferred location for catheter repair.
Use sterile drapes, instruments, and accessories. Perform
surgical scrub. Wear gown, cap, gloves, and mask. Have patient
wear mask.
2. Examine entire length of lumen tubing for damage. If the lumen
is split, swollen, or has other damage beyond the last printed
priming volume mark, the catheter should be replaced.
Caution: Detachable hub should be removed and discarded once
catheter is secured by cuff and sutures are removed. Remove by
depressing tabs at base of hub.
3. Prime the catheter extensions with saline and clamp the
extension sets.
4. Clamp catheter using temporary slide clamps provided to
prevent blood loss or air embolism. Clamp closest to catheter
bifurcation.
5. Clean the external segment of the catheter with compatible
disinfectants. After drying, place a sterile drape under cleaned
segment of catheter.
6. Using aseptic technique, cut catheter lumen squarely at the
designated priming volume lines, and in such a manner that
produces a clean, smooth surface. Cut only at designated
priming volume lines.
7. Remove white secondary clamp. Replace with white secondary
clamp in kit. Close clamp.
Warning: Do NOT soak catheter end or extension set in any
antiseptic (i.e. alcohol, PVP, etc.) before or during extension set
installation.
Caution: Arterial extension is to be attached to lumen with red
printing and the venous extension is to be attached to the lumen
with blue printing.
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