Post Implantation - ewimed drainova Instructions

Take care not to damage the catheter when placing the sutures. Do not constrict the catheter when
placing the suture to hold it in place.
It is important to ensure the correct placement of the catheter.
The inserted end of the catheter is perforated. The drainage holes must be completely submerged in
the body cavity that requires drainage, otherwise effusion fluid can leak into the subcutaneous tunnel.
The barium sulfate strip is visible in X­rays through the intermittent drainage holes.
Warnings

post implantation

Never cut through the catheter or cut the safety valve off.
Ensure that the catheter does not come into contact with any sharp objects.
If the functionality of the safety valve cannot be guaranteed or if the safety valve has been cut off by
mistake (i.e. is no longer attached), proceed as follows:
a. firmly pinch the catheter closed with your fingers
b. using your other hand, hold the emergency slide clamp open so that the catheter can be fed
through the open end of the clamp.
c. push the catheter completely through the narrow end of the clamp.
a
Only use original accessories.
Do not attempt to connect the catheter to non­original drainage products. Only the specially­develo­
ped access tip can be inserted into the safety valve. The use of foreign items can damage the safety
valve. Incorrect handling can cause air to enter the body or effusion fluid to leak out.
Do not pull on the catheter.
Cautionary measures should be taken to ensure that the catheter is not put under any strain, acciden­
tally dislocated or pulled out. Pulling the catheter out can cause bleeding, lead to infection and/or
hinder drainage. In these instances, it may be necessary to re­implant the catheter.
Please observe the recommended maximum volume of fluid to be drained.
ewimed does not recommend draining more that 1000 ml pleural effusion or 2000 ml ascites per day.
It is in the responsibility of the medical practitioner to recommend larger drainage amounts. The indi­
vidual condition of the patient should be taken into consideration.
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