Medtronic SYNCHROMED II Manuel D'implantation page 32

Filename Date Time
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4.6 x 6.0 inches (140 mm x 197 mm)
1. Using sterile procedures, assemble the needle, extension tubing, and empty syringe
(Figure 10).
2. Close the clamp and gently insert the needle into the catheter access port septum until
the needle touches the needle stop (Figure 10).
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Figure 10. Close clamp and insert needle into catheter access port.
3. Open the clamp and aspirate approximately 1–2 mL to ensure removal of drug from the
catheter access port and catheter. Refer to the specifications in the appropriate catheter
technical manual for the catheter volume.
4. Close the clamp and remove the syringe.
Note: Keep the needle in the catheter access port septum and the clamp closed for the
procedure that follows.
5. Attach the filter to the syringe containing the prescribed fluid and purge the air from the
fluid pathway.
6. Attach the syringe with the prescribed fluid and filter to the extension tubing set
(Figure 11).
7. Open the clamp and inject directly at an infusion rate not greater than 5 mL per minute
(Figure 11).
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