Special instructions for guidewires, Inspection, Cautions – ZOLL IVTM Catheter Cool Line User Manual

Page 5: Technique, Cool line, Catheter instructions for use

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Cool Line

®

Catheter

Instructions for Use

CL-2295A/8700-0654-01 (Also referred to as CL-2295)

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106084-001 Rev.2

4.

Slowly remove catheter from patient. As catheter exits
the site apply pressure with a dressing impermeable to
air, e.g. vaseline gauze.

5.

Warning: Do not move catheter if resistance is felt.
Check to ensure that the inflow and outflow lumens of
the cooling circuit are NOT capped. If they are capped,
uncap them and try removing the catheter again. If
resistance is still encountered, an x-ray should be
performed to identify the reason for the resistance.

Special Instructions for Guidewires

Note: This information applies only to the use of guidewires
in the Seldinger technique of catheter placement in the
vasculature.

Note: This procedure should be performed only after a
thorough review of technical references, which emphasize
precautions, contraindications, and risks in much greater
detail.

This spring guidewire was designed for single patient –
one time use only.


It is recommended that guidewires be discarded after one
use. No cleaning agents or techniques will completely
remove residual material from the guidewire after use.

Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale and use by or
on the order of a physician.

INSPECTION

Guidewires should be routinely inspected prior to use and
discarded should any deformities be present in the guidewire.

Guidewire placement should be routinely monitored by x-ray
or fluoroscopic procedure.

CAUTIONS

Because of the delicate and fragile nature of guidewires,
extra care in handling must be taken. Avoid bending or
kinking.

During storage or procedures avoid coiling guidewires in less
than 8-inch diameters as smaller diameters place unnecessary
stress on the guidewires. The provided dispenser is the best
means of storage and handling of the guidewire.

Should resistance occur during insertion, DO NOT advance
guidewire.

Avoid withdrawing guidewire through metal needles;
guidewires may shear or PTFE coating may scrape off
against the needle bevel.

Movable core of guidewire should not be advanced while
guidewire is in patient as this could cause damage to the
guidewire and possible injury to the vessel.

Sufficient guidewire length must remain exposed to maintain
firm grip on guidewires at all times.

PTFE coated guidewires must never be subject to ultra-
sonic cleaning or irradiation sterilization.




TECHNIQUE

1.

PUNCTURE VESSEL

Needle Cannula in Vessel


2.

Pass the guidewire through the needle and advance
5-10cm of the guidewire into the punctured vessel.
It may be necessary to manipulate the guidewire in
order to successfully advance it. Usually a gentle,
rotating motion is sufficient to traverse an
obstruction. Avoid rough or overly vigorous
manipulation of the guidewire to prevent damage to
the guidewire or the vessel.

If “J” wire is used, prepare “J” guidewire by sliding
the plastic insertion sleeve over “J” tip to straighten
it. Insert the “J” guidewire into the needle hub and
gently advance it.

Guidewire in Vessel


3.

REMOVE

Needle Removed from Guidewire


4.

DILATE TISSUE AND VESSEL WITH THE
DILATOR USING A SLIGHT ROTARY
MOTION.

5.

REMOVE DILATOR. (Vessel dilator intended for
vascular dilation only.)

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