POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS:
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Air Embolus
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Bactermia
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Brachial Plexus Injury
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Cardiac Arrhythmia
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Cardiac Tamponade
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Central Venous Thrombosis
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Endocarditis
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Exit Site Infection
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Exsanguination
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Femoral Artery Bleed
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Femoral Nerve Damage
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Hematoma
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Hemorrhage
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Hydrothorax
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Inferior Vena Cava Puncture
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Laceration of the Vessel
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Lumen Thrombosis
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Mediastinal Injury
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Perforation of the Vessel
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Pleural Injury
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Pneumothorax
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Retroperitoneal Bleed
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Right Atrial Puncture
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Septicemia
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Subclavian Artery Puncture
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Subcutaneous Hematoma
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Superior Vena Cava Puncture
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Thoracic Duct Laceration
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Tunnel Infection
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Vascular Thrombosis
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Venous Stenosis
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Before attempting the insertion, ensure that you are familiar with
the potential complications and their emergency treatment should
any of them occur.
CAUTIONS:
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In the rare event that a hub or connector separates from any
component during insertion or use, take all necessary steps and
precautions to prevent blood loss or air embolism and remove
catheter.
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Federal Law (USA) restricts the device to sale by or on the order of
a physician.
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This catheter is for Single Use Only.
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The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages caused by re-
use or resterilization of this catheter or accessories.
Re-use may lead to infection or illness/injury.
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Contents sterile and non-pyrogenic in unopened, undamaged
package. STERILIZED BY ETHYLENE OXIDE
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Use only Medcomp
catheter.
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Catheter will be damaged if clamps other than what is provided with
this kit are used.
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Clamping of the tubing repeatedly in the same location may weaken
tubing. Avoid clamping near the luer and adapter of the
Split-Stream
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Examine catheter lumen and extension set before and after each
treatment for damage.
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To prevent accidents, assure the security of all caps and bloodline
connections prior to and between treatments.
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Use only Luer Lock (threaded) Connectors with this catheter.
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Repeated overtightening of bloodlines, syringes, and caps will
reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure.
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When cutting catheter to desired length, assure the lumen is cut
square and that the remaining catheter lumen is not damaged.
Split-Stream
®
extension set.
®
2
extension sets with this
®
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STERILE EO