COVIDIEN Argyle™ Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - Manual (Page 2)

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DESCRIPTION:
A radiopaque, polyurethane Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
INDICATIONS:
The catheter is designed for cases in which venous catheterization or long term I.V. administration is
necessary. Placement is routinely achieved from a peripheral venous site, but the catheter may be
placed via subclavian cutdown as well. The catheter may be used to administer fluids for hydration and
parenteral nutrition, as well as other commonly used intravenous medications.
Note:
Before performing catheter placement all directions, precautions, contraindications, and
warnings must be read and clearly understood. A standard protocol should be established
prior to use of the Argyle™ PICC, and the catheter is only to be placed by personnel with
appropriate training. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) guidelines can be consulted
to assist with the development of protocols for the care and use of peripherally inserted
venous catheters.
CATHETER SPECIFICATIONS (NOMINAL):
Reorder # Description French
Size
(Fr)
EffectiveLength
(cm)
OuterDiameter
(mm)
Inner
Diameter
(mm)
43303 Peripheral Inserted
Central Catheter (PICC)
Single Lumen
1.9 30 0.6 0.4
43304 Peripheral Inserted
Central Catheter (PICC)
Dual Lumen
1.9 30 0.6 N/A1
1 Dual Lumen Primary and Secondary lumen areas are the same and “D” shaped.
Dual Lumen PICC
Single Lumen PICC Primary Lumen Secondary Lumen
Length
Trimmed
(cm)
Remaining
Effective
Length (cm)
Priming
Volume
(mL)
Flow Rate 100
cm Gravity
(mL/hr)
Priming
Volume
(mL)
Flow Rate 100
cm Gravity
(mL/hr)
Priming
Volume
(mL)
Flow Rate
100 cm
Gravity
(mL/hr)
0 30 0.18 55 0.15 6 0.13 6
4 26 0.15 63 0.14 7 0.12 7
8 22 0.13 71 0.13 8 0.11 8
12 18 0.12 81 0.12 10 0.10 10
16 14 0.12 91 0.12 12 0.10 12
20 10 0.12 114 0.12 16 0.10 16
• The dual lumen PICC is capable of infusing a 20% IV fat emulsion at 50 mL/Hr with less than 12 psi
infusion pump pressure.
• Graduation marks are printed every cm starting at 3cm at the distal end and terminating at 30cm at
the proximal end near the stabilizing wing. The 5cm marks are bold with the 20cm and 30cm marks
identified with two and three bold marks respectively.
• At the time of manufacture the distal tip is formed with a straight or blunt cut configuration.
PRECAUTIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS AND WARNINGS:
• Do not use if unit package is opened or damaged.
• Use of aseptic technique and Universal Precautions should be followed during the placement and
maintenance of the catheter.
• To ensure the catheter does not migrate, and to be certain it is not inadvertently broken, it must be
secured according to the instructions.
• Do not place the catheter tip or allow the catheter tip to migrate into the low right atrium. This