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CAUTIONS
• Before removing or inserting the catheter through the sheath, aspirate
blood from the 3-way stopcock to remove any fibrin deposition which
may have accumulated in or on the tip of the sheath (Fig. 8).
• When puncturing, suturing, or incising the tissue near the sheath, be
careful not to damage the sheath. Do not put a clamp on the sheath
nor bind it with a thread.
• When inflating a balloon at, or close to, the sheath's tip, be sure not to
inflate it inside the distal end of the sheath. The radiopaque marker
is located approx. 5 mm proximal to the tip (Fig. 4a) and therefore
does not actually mark the true distal tip of the sheath (Fig. 9). The
flushing line may also be used as a continuous infusion site by
connecting an infusion line to the 3-way stopcock (Fig. 10).
12. When inserting, manipulating or withdrawing a catheter from the
sheath, always hold it in place. To temporarily suture the sheath (for
continued access) use the suture eye.
CAUTIONS
• Do not place suture on the sheath tubing since this may restrict
access/flow through the sheath.
• Do not use a power injector through the side tube and 3-way stopcock.
13. When exchanging catheters, remove the used catheter and repeat
Step 11.
14. After the intended procedure is completed, remove the catheter and
then the sheath.
CAUTION FOR STORAGE
DO NOT STORE AT EXTREME TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY.
AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
3-Way Stopcock
Infusion Line
Correct
Incorrect
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Catheter
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