Pro-Fuse Port/Catheter
Configuration
Low Profile
CT Ports
Standard
CT Ports
Non-Coring Needle
Gauge Size
Maximum Flow Rate
Note: CT injection pressure should be set at a maximum of 325 psi. Flow
rates less than 5 ml/s and/or lower viscosity contrast will generate lower
pressures in the port and catheter.
Represents flow capability of port and catheter assembly for power
a
injection of contrast media.
Internal port pressure during maximum indicated CT flow rate using
b
contrast media with 11.8 Centipoise (cp) viscosity.
Average static burst pressure and range is the burst pressure of the port
c
catheter assembly.
Dignity Mini
Thru
4.928 mm
Septum
Port
10.135 mm
Base
REFERENCES
1.
Jacobs, D.M. et. al., "Anatomical and Morphological Evaluation of
Pacemaker Lead Compression. PACE. 1993 Mar; 16(1):434-444.
2.
Magney, J.E. et. al., "Anatomical Mechanisms Explaining Damage
to Pacemaker Leads, Defibrillator Leads, and Failure of Central
Venous Catheters Adjacent to the Sternoclavicular Joint". PACE.
1993 Mar; 16(1):445-457.
3.
Hinke, D.H.; Zandt-Stastny, D.A.; Goodman, L.R.; et. al. "Pinch-off
syndrome: A complication of implantable subclavian venous access
devices". Radiology 177: 353-356, 1990.
4.
Ingle, Rebecca; Nace, Corinne. "Venous Access Devices: Catheter
Pinch-off and Fracture." 1993, Bard Access Systems, Inc.
5.
Camp-Sorrell, Dawn. "Access Device Guidelines.: 2nd Ed. Oncology
Nursing Society, 2004.
FURTHER READING
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CT Guide for more details.
•
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Does not contain DEHP.
Average Port
Reservoir
Pressure
5F
116 psi
6.6F
69 psi
8F
83 psi
8F
87 psi
9.6F
44 psi
Indicated CT Flow Rates
19 Ga.
5ml/s
a
Needle Penetration Depth
Dignity
Low Profile
4.928 mm
10.135 mm
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WARRANTY
Average
Static Burst
Pressure
b
249 psi
237 psi
228 psi
197 psi
143 psi
20 Ga.
5ml/s
Dignity
Mid-Size
6.477 mm
11.354 mm
-11-
Static Burst
Pressure
Range
c
232-262 psi
232-245 psi
218-242 psi
177-225 psi
141-144 psi
22 Ga.
2ml/s
Pro-Fuse
Pro-Fuse
Low Profile
Standard
4.928 mm
6.096 mm
10.135 mm
11.633 mm
reserves the right
®
c