Merit Medical Worley Advanced LVI Lateral Vein Introducers User Manual

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Air embolism

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Allergic reaction to contrast media

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Arterial wall damage

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Bleeding

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Cardiac arrhythmias

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Cardiac tamponade

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Chronic nerve damage

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Damage to the heart valves

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Hematoma at the puncture site

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Infection

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Local tissue response, fibrotic tissue formation

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Myocardial damage

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Myocardial infarction

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Plaque dislodgement

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Pneumothorax

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Stroke and death

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Thrombus formation/emboli

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Vascular occlusion

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Vascular spasm

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Venous or cardiac perforation

Warnings

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This product is sensitive to light. Do not use if stored

outside the protective outer carton. Store in a cool,

dark, and dry place.

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Infusion through the side port can be done only

after all air is removed from the unit. Improper use

of the transvalvular insertion tool (TVI) can cause air

embolism and back bleeding.

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Do not use this device in patients who cannot be

appropriately anticoagulated. When tested in non-

anticoagulated sheep, this device has shown thrombus

formation, however, heparinized studies alleviated the

concern.

Precautions

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Do not alter this device in any way.

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Single Use Devices: This single-use product is not

designed or validated to be reused. Reuse may cause

a risk of cross-contamination, affect the measurement

accuracy, system performance, or cause a malfunction

as a result of the product being physically damaged

due to cleaning, disinfection, re-sterilization, or reuse.

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Federal law (U.S.A.) restricts this device to sale by or on

the order of a physician.

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Aspiration and saline flushing of the sheath, dilator,

and valve should be performed to help minimize the

potential for air embolism and clot formation.

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Indwelling introducer sheaths should be internally

supported by a catheter, electrode pacing lead, or

dilator wire.

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Dilator wires, catheters, and pacing leads should be

removed slowly from the sheath. Rapid removal may

damage the valve members resulting in blood flow

through the valve. Never advance or withdraw guide

wire or sheath when resistance is met. Determine cause

by fluoroscopy and take remedial action.

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When injecting or aspirating through the sheath, use

the side port only.

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When using the transvalvular insertion tool (TVI), lead

size may not exceed 6.2F.

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When using the TVI always keep the exposed proximal

end covered to prevent air embolization and back

bleeding.

Use Sterile Technique A suggested procedure:
1. After placement of either a Braided or Peel Away

9F CSG in the mid coronary sinus, occlusive balloon

venography is performed preferably in both the RAO

and LAO projections. An appropriate posterolateral

coronary sinus tributary is then selected.

2. Depending upon the take-off angle of the venous

tributary, an appropriate 7F Braided Telescopic Lateral

Vein introducer is selected.

3. A guide wire is advanced to a position in the coronary

sinus beyond the chosen lateral vein and the 7F

Telescopic Braided introducer is advanced to the desired

location.

4. Advance the 5 French catheter over the retained wire

through the LVI.

5. Using fluoroscopy and small ‘puffs’ of contrast material

manipulate the tip of the 5 French catheter into the

target vein. Sub-selective venography may then be

performed if desired.

6. Advance the LVI over the 5 French catheter into the

target vessel.

7. Remove the 5 French catheter leaving the LVI in the

target vessel.

8. If a stylet driven pacing lead is chosen, it is then

advanced through the LVI Telescopic introducer and

tested.

9. If an over the wire lead is used, the angioplasty wire is

advanced through the LVI Telescopic introducer as far as

it will go in the sub-selected vessel. The ‘over the wire’

lead is then advanced over the angioplasty wire to the

desired pacing location.

10. In either case, when the lead position is correct

fluoroscopically and electrically, the LVI Telescopic

introducer is withdrawn into the CSG while lead

position is observed fluoroscopically.

11. Use either the Cutter (Model #CUT) or a Medtronic Slitter

(Model #6228SLT) to remove the braided introducer

from the lead. For the Cutter, see “Cutter Directions for

Use” below.

NoTE: The Cutter or Medtronic Slitter is to be used after

pacing lead or catheter is in the desired location and the

sheath introducer is ready to be removed. It is suggested

the lead stylet or angioplasty wire be retained during

sheath removal.
NoTE: The Telescopic introducer should always be removed

prior to removal of the CSG sheath.

Cutter Directions for Use

To aid in removal of a braided sliceable introducer after it has

been used to place a pacemaker lead or catheter.
Precautions
Do not alter this device in any way.
Federal law (U.S.A.) restricts this device to sale by or on the

order of a physician.
As specified in the following chart, use an introducer sheath

and pacing lead within the parameters listed in the chart

below.
Largest Largest

Introducer Size

Lead Size

4.0mm/12F

2.0mm/6F

Suggested Directions for Use
The Cutter is to be used after pacing lead or catheter is in

the desired location and the sheath introducer is ready to be

removed. It is suggested a lead stylet or stiffening wire be

retained in the pacing lead during sheath removal.
If cutting a CSG Braided Series Sheath:
1. Open package and place contents on sterile field.
2. It is suggested that the braided sheath be withdrawn to

the furthest extent possible prior to splitting the sheath

valve and cutting the sheath.
Note: The lead tip and lie of the lead along the RA

floor should be carefully observed fluoroscopically

as the braided sheath is withdrawn and cut, to avoid

inadvertent lead dislodgment.

3. Manually split the handles of the sheath valve. One half

of the valve will remain attached to the braided sheath.

Dispose of the other valve section. (see Figure 1)

4. Position the distal ‘C’ section of the Cutter under the

sheath tubing, distal to the sheath hub. (see Figure 2)

5. Place the blade hook into the ‘V’ notch of the tubing at

the proximal end of the sheath. (see Figure 3)

6. Thread the pacing lead over the notch at the back

end of the Cutter and compress the lead with

your thumb, while holding the Cutter in a ‘pistol grip’

fashion. (see Figure 4)

7. While holding the Cutter and the lead with one hand,

slowly withdraw the braided sheath over the Cutter

blade with the other hand. As the sheath is withdrawn

it is cut away from the lead in the process. (see Figure 4)

If cutting a braided Lateral Vein Introducer (LVI)

within a CSG sheath:
1. Open package and place contents on sterile field.
2. With a stabilizing stylet or stiffening wire in place, and

while holding the lead in place, under fluoroscopic

control, withdraw the LVI into the distal end of the

CSG. (see Figure 5)
Note: The lead tip should be carefully observed

fluoroscopically as the LVI sheath is withdrawn and

cut, to avoid inadvertent lead dislodgment. The outer

CSG sheath should be stabilized by an assistant grasping

the CSG distal to the CSG hub as the LVI is withdrawn

and cut to prevent inadvertent dislodgement of the CSG

outer sheath from the mid CS.

3. Manually split the handles of the LVI sheath valve. One

half of the valve will remain attached to the braided LVI.

Dispose of the other valve section. (see Figure 6)

4. Position the distal ‘C’ section of the Cutter under the LVI

sheath tubing distal to the sheath hub. (see Figure 7)

5. Place the blade hook into the ‘V’ notch of the LVI tubing

at the proximal end of the LVI guide. (see Figure 3)

6. While maintaining the LVI Guide, pacing lead and CSG

Sheath in position, hold the Cutter in ‘pistol grip’ fashion

and cut the LVI by advancing the Cutter toward the CSG

sheath until the distal ‘C’ portion of the Cutter engages

the CSG hub. (see Figure 8)
Note: Make sure the pacing lead, LVI guide and CSG

sheath are not advanced or withdrawn with the Cutter

during this step of the procedure.

7. After the Cutter has engaged the CSG hub, thread

the pacing lead over the notch at the back end

of the Cutter and compress the lead with your

thumb. (see Figure 9)

8. While holding the Cutter engaged with the CSG hub and

lead with one hand, slowly withdraw the LVI sheath

over the Cutter blade with the other hand. As the LVI is

withdrawn it is cut away from the lead in the process.

(see Figure 9)
Note: The outer CSG sheath should continue to be

stabilized distal to the CSG hub as the LVI is withdrawn

and cut to prevent inadvertent dislodgment of the CSG

outer sheath from the mid CS.

9. After the LVI is cut and removed the CSG is removed as

described above under the heading “If cutting a CSG

Braided Series Sheath,” or in the appropriate DFU.

da-Brugsanvisning

Denne anordning er udelukkende beregnet til engangsbrug.

Læs instruktionerne før brug.
Indikationer
Til indføring af forskellige typer pace- eller

defibrillatorelektroder og katetre.
Flettede laterale veneindførere er beregnet til

selektiv koronar sinusvenografi og/eller placering af

pacemakerelektroder i specifikke tilløb til koronar sinus.
Kontraindikationer
Brugen af Coronary Sinus Guide / Lateral Vein Introducer

(CSG/LVI) systemerne er kontraindikeret af det følgende:

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Patienter med en eksisterende eller mulig okklusion af

koronarkar eller uegnet kransblodåreanatomi.

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Patienter med aktiv systemisk infektion

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