Maxflo Expert is a radiopaque peripherally inserted central catheter designed for medium and long-term IV therapy which can also be used for CT-rated injections of contrast media. Pressure resistance: 325 psi (22.4 bar).Maxflo Expert is made of biostable polyurethane which allows a long-term use of the catheter (several months if necessary). It is supplied with a stylet to facilitate its insertion.
Maxflo Expert can be used for parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, antibiotherapy, pain treatment, administration of drugs etc… and is suitable for use with power injectors (CT scan).
Other features of the product:
- Length of catheter 55 cm
- Radiopaque
- Antimicrobial (Antimicrobial agent: Agion technology based on silver ions)
- Centimetric graduations and numerical markings
- 1, 2 or 3 lumen
- 1 Stylet
- 1 Introducer Micro-Seldinger type with safe micro puncture needle (21G)
Maxflo Expert is supplied in a rigid blister pack (double packaging) containing:
- 1 antimicrobial catheter, winged hub and integral extension tube (length 9 cm) with Roberts clamp with a printed inlay with on one side “maximum flow rate” and on the other side “325 psi”
- 1 stylet to make the catheter more rigid and thus facilitate its insertion
- 1 “T” proximal connector. The lateral port of the T connector allows the injection of saline solution (with a syringe) to lubricate the stylet and facilitate its sliding on removal or to inject saline solution in case of venous spasm, to open the path
- 1 echogenic puncture needle of small diameter 21G with safety features to avoid the risk of needle-stick injury
- 1 Nitinol guidewire with stainless steel flexible tip and guide advancer, Ø 0.46 mm, length 50 cm
- 1 peel-away Desilet length 7 cm
- 1 safety scalpel
- 1 Bionector (2 Bionector for double lumen Maxflo, 3 Bionector for triple lumen Maxflo)
- 1 syringe10 ml
- 1 tape measure
