Merit Medical ReSolve Locking Drainage Catheter - Manual (Page 4)

• Bring the flat back of the Repositioning Tool around the
catheter hub.
• Gently squeeze together.
• Remove the Repositioning Tool and rotate the suture
locking mechanism to the most proximal position.
Precaution: Do not rotate the suture locking mechanism
beyond the point of resistance. Rotating the suture locking
mechanism beyond the point of resistance will not release
the suture to allow the pigtail to straighten upon removal.
Option 2: For exchange or removal only, cut the hub off
the drainage catheter and sever suture. This will release the
suture and the pigtail loop.
WARNING: The suture will no longer be secured to the
catheter. Take care to remove both the suture and catheter.
3. For catheter exchange or if access is to be maintained,
advance appropriate guide wire through catheter; using
diagnostic imaging to confirm guide wire placement. Guide
wire will maintain access to drainage site. To ease guide
wire placement, a stiffening cannula may be used.
WARNING: When long-term use is indicated, it is recom-
mended that indwelling time not exceed 90 days. The
ReSolve Locking Drainage Catheter should be evaluated by
a physician on or before 90 days post placement.
4. Carefully remove the ReSolve Locking Drainage Catheter.
Proceed with either catheter exchange or skin closure.
ATTENTION ATTENDING PHYSICIAN: IF PATIENT WILL NOT
BE FOLLOWED UP BY YOU, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE
“INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE” OR THE SECTION ON HOW TO
REMOVE THE CATHETER BE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT’S
CHART.