Expands vascular access product line to support providing the right catheter for the right patient at the right time
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2009--
Teleflex Medical, a division of Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), has
introduced the Arrow® Pressure Injectable Triple Lumen PICC
(Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter), the latest in the company’s
portfolio of venous access solutions designed for clinician and patient
safety, as well as patient comfort. With a non-tapered body, contoured
tip and strong polyurethane construction that softens in situ, Arrow
PICCs are designed to improve vessel health preservation and reduce the
risk of thrombosis and infection associated with venous catheters.
The Arrow Pressure Injectable Triple Lumen PICC provides the ability to
pressure-inject contrast media, clear and useful product labeling, a
non-tapered catheter body, and the unique Arrow Blue FlexTip®, which is
a contoured design for smooth maneuverability through narrow vessels.
The Blue FlexTip is designed to reduce patients’ vessel trauma. The
catheter’s firmness also maintains patency throughout treatment, as it
withstands high-pressure injection procedures. This unique tip design,
with its staggered ports, is designed to reduce the risk of medications
mixing and forming a precipitate that could obstruct other trimmed
catheters. The Arrow Pressure Injectable Triple Lumen PICC is also
indicated for central venous pressure monitoring.
It is capable of pressure injection of contrast media at 300 psi and a
maximum flow rate of six milliliters per second. The improved catheter
polymer is designed to have clear visualization under fluoroscopy and
other radiographic studies.
The Arrow Pressure Injectable Triple Lumen PICC will be available in the
U.S. as part of the Arrow Maximal Barrier Tray, which is an integrated
kit designed to address sources of catheter-related bloodstream
infection, specifically environmental contamination and skin flora. The
Arrow Maximal Barrier Tray also includes prefilled saline syringes,
BIOPATCH® Antimicrobial Dressing, Tegaderm® Transparent Dressing,
protective apparel and upgraded sharps safety devices. Its components
are aligned with the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC), the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).
“Expanding the Arrow product line to include the Triple Lumen PICC is
part of our commitment to supporting clinicians with the right catheter
for the right patient at the right time,” said Matthew Jennings,
President, Teleflex Medical, North America. “The new Triple Lumen PICC
includes all the risk reduction features you trust from Teleflex
Medical’s Arrow brand of central venous catheters provided with features
designed to contribute to patient and provider safety.”
About Teleflex Medical
Teleflex Medical is a leading global supplier of disposable medical
products for critical care and surgical applications. Our products are
designed for minimal invasiveness and focused infection control and
safety.
Teleflex Medical designs, manufactures and markets healthcare products
under a variety of trusted brand names, including Arrow®, Beere®,
Deknatel®, KMedic®, HudsonRCI®, Pilling®, Pleur-evac®, Rüsch®, Taut®,
SMD™ and Weck®. Further information on Teleflex Medical products is
available at www.teleflexmedical.com.
About Teleflex Incorporated
Teleflex Incorporated designs, manufactures and distributes
quality-engineered products and services for the medical, aerospace and
commercial markets worldwide, providing innovative solutions for
customers around the world. Additional information about Teleflex can be
obtained at the company’s website at www.teleflex.com
Source: Teleflex Medical
Teleflex Incorporated
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