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
Before attempting the insertion, ensure that you are familiar with
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the potential complications and their emergency treatment should
any of them occur.
CAUTIONS:
In the rare event that a hub or connector separates from any
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component during insertion or use, take all necessary steps and
precautions to prevent blood loss or air embolism and remove
catheter.
Federal Law (USA) restricts the device to sale by or on the order of a
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physician.
This catheter is for Single Use Only.
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The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages caused by
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reuse or re-sterilization 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
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package.
STERILIZED BY ETHYLENE OXIDE
Use only Medcomp
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catheter.
Catheter will be damaged if clamps other than what is provided with
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this kit are used.
Clamping of the tubing repeatedly in the same location may weaken
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tubing. Avoid clamping near the luer and adapter of the
Split-Stream
Examine catheter lumen and extension set before and after each
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treatment for damage.
To prevent accidents, assure the security of all caps and bloodline
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connections prior to and between treatments.
Use only Luer Lock (threaded) Connectors with this catheter.
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Repeated over tightening of bloodlines, syringes, and caps will
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reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure.
When cutting catheter to desired length, assure the lumen is cut
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square and that the remaining catheter lumen is not damaged.
Split-Stream
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extension set.
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2
STERILE EO
extension sets with this
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