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BD Insyte™
BD Insyte-W™
BD Angiocath™

I.V. Catheter

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

General guidelines:

•           Clinicians must be trained in the practice of venipuncture and catheter insertion and be aware of inherit dangers.
•           Aseptic technique, proper skin preparation and continued protection of the site are essential. Observe Universal Precautions on ALL patients.
•           Non-pyrogenic. Sterile unless package has been opened or damaged.

 Cautions and warnings:

•           Never reinsert the needle into the catheter.
•           Do not use scissors at or near insertion site.
•           18 to 22 gauge Insyte catheters are suitable for use with power injectors up to a maximum pressure setting of 300 psi.
•           Patency of the catheter should be assured before connecting the power injector to the catheter.
•           Report needlesticks immediately and follow established protocol.
•           Exposure to blood either through percutaneous puncture with a contaminated needle or via mucous membranes may lead to serious illness such as hepatitis, HIV (AIDS) or other infectious diseases.
•           Resheathing needles is hazardous.
•           Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

 Catheter insertion:

A.         Remove needle cover and inspect catheter. Rotate catheter 360°.
B.         Perform venipuncture.
C.         Observe blood return in the dear flash chamber. Insyte-N: blood return will also be visible through the catheter.
D.         Upon visualization of blood return, lower and advance the entire catheter and needle unit slightly to ensure the catheter tip is within the vessel.
E.         Holding the flash chamber stationary, advance the catheter off the needle into the vein.
F.         Holding the colored hub, gently remove the needle and immediately discard in a puncture resistant, leak proof sharps container.
G.         Connect tubing or adapter.
H.         Secure catheter and apply sterile dressing per protocol.