Leadercath Arterial Pack

Single lumen arterial catheter pack

Our leadercath arterial packs contain everything required to safely and efficiently insert an arterial line. The pack comes complete with a safety hypodermic needle to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and is available with a choice of dressing to suit local protocols and clinical needs. The packs promote consistency, standard practice and efficiency.

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Leadercath Arterial Packs: Setting the standard for arterial line placement

Discover the arterial procedure packs from Vygon, for safely and efficiently placing arterial catheters. The all-in-one pack solution, so you are set up and ready to go for placing an arterial line. All you need in one pack to meet current guidelines, clinical and patient needs.

Packs are available with a safety hypodermic needle to reduce the risk of needlestick injuries and available with a choice of dressing to suit local protocols and clinical needs.

 

Why choose Vygon Arterial Insertion Packs?

The benefits of choosing a procedure packs than separate medical device components are far reaching across your department and trust. The benefits include:

  • Cost savings
  • Clinical benefit
  • Endorses Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT)
  • Patient benefits
  • Reduces rates of infection
  • Clinician benefits
  • Includes a heat-sealed drape and safety hypodermic needle
  • Efficiency
  • Standardises clinical practice, reduces waste, and streamlines procurement and inventory.

 

Leadercath Arterial: Single Lumen Arterial Catheter:

Leadercath arterial is the market leading catheter for arterial access for adult patients, inserted by the ‘classic’ Seldinger technique.

 

Suitability and Use:

Used for invasive continuous arterial pressure measurement or to allow for repeated arterial blood sampling.  Suitable for short-term therapy up to 30 days when clinically necessary.

Common insertion sites are the radial, brachial and femoral arteries. Less frequently used insertion sites include the ulnar, axillary, posterior tibial and dorsal pedis arteries.

Using the classic Seldinger technique makes arterial puncture easier particularly in hypotensive patients, or those with weak peripheral pulse, or when arteries are narrowed (atherosclerosis).

 

Designed for Patient Safety and Ease of Use:

  • Insertion with the classic Seldinger technique for higher success rates
  • Anti-kink collar maintains patency
  • Winged hub for secure fixation
  • Red hub for easy identification
  • Easy insert soft-tipped guidewire
  • Suitable for up to 30-day use
  • Arterial Insertion packs available (link)

 

Contraindications to arterial catheterisation:

  • Active Raynaud’s syndrome,
  • Thromboangitis obliterans,
  • Abnormalities in vessel anatomy at the puncture site.
  • On a paralysed or traumatised arm
  • On the same side as an orthopaedic implant

 

Precautions for Arterial Catheterisation:

  • The using physician should be familiar with and undertake all standard precautions to avoid complications associated with the introduction and the use of Seldinger catheters and their accessories or components.
  • Observe strict aseptic technique according to established pro­tocol.
  • Single use. Re-use of this device may change its mecha­nical or biological features and may cause device failure, allergic reactions or bacterial infections.
  • Store the product at room temperature, away from light and humidity.
  • Flush catheter and accessories/components (if applicable) according to establi­shed protocol, to limit the risk of air embolism and detect potential defect of the device
  • Do not expose these devices to prolonged contact with alcohol, acetone or solvent-based disinfectants and sprays. They can weaken or damage devices material.
  • Allow the disinfectant to dry before dressing.
  • Do not clamp the catheter tube at any times as this will cause damage.
  • Do not use for power injection.
  • Never inject drugs via an arterial catheter.

 

Training, Support and Education

Leadercath Arterial is a core part of the critical care range of arterial access devices from Vygon UK. With access to dedicated training and education, combined with clinical tools, services and solutions to support your healthcare professionals and patients.

When it comes to the insertion of arterial lines into small vessels, the procedure can be technically challenging, particularly if the patient is hypotensive or peripherally vasoconstricted. Using the Seldinger technique adds the reliability of a confirmed arterial puncture prior to advancing the catheter into the vessel. In practice, studies have shown the Seldinger technique has demonstrated a significantly higher rate of success than the direct threading method.

Our standard arterial pack includes:

  • 1 x arterial catheter
  • 1 x outer wrap 75x50cm
  • 1 x arterial peelable drape 50x100cm (fenestrated 5.5x7cm)
  • 1 x hypodermic needle 25G 5/8” orange (safety option available)
  • 1 x 2.5ml LS syringe
  • 1 x 5ml LS syringe
  • 5 x swabs 10x10cm, 4 ply, non-woven
  • 1 x dressing (Tegaderm or IV3000 option available)

 

Pack Customisation – Please speak to your local Vygon representative.

VYSET custom pack allows you to create a high-quality pack to match your local protocol, incorporating all the items you need.

  • Sharp safety devices
  • Pre-filled saline syringes
  • Trust specific customised documentation
  • US gel & probe cover

 

Product Notes

  • Clean area in accordance with your hospital/departmental protocol
  • Catheters should be handled using strict aseptic-non-touch-techniques
  • Catheters introduced by a classic Seldinger technique into the radial, brachial and femoral arteries (other access sites are also possible).
  • Indicated for short term therapy (until 30 days)

 

Product Compatibility

The Leadercath Arterial Catheters are compatible with Vygon’s Mostcare Up Haemodynamic monitor. Please contact your Vygon representative to discuss.

UOI Units: Box

UOI: 35

Contains Latex: No

Contains DEHP: No

Pyrogen Free: Yes

Sterile Medical Device: Yes

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