Multicath 7 expert UP

Description

Multicath 7 Expert UP is an antimicrobial XRO polyurethane central venous catheter introduced by Seldinger technique.

The ionic silver antimicrobial agent (Agion) is incorporated with the bulk polyurethane material to minimize catheter-related bloodstream infection risks. Silver ions are released slowly to ensure a long term efficacy. 

It consists of 7 lumens completely separated on the total length of the catheter. Each lumen leads, at the distal tip of the catheter, to a distinct hole. At the proximal end, the lumens of the catheter are connected to extension tubes of different lengths. Each extension tube includes a different coloured hub and is marked “Distal”, “Medial 1”, “Medial 2”, “Medial 3”, “Medial 4”, “Medial 5”, and “Proximal” so as to identify easily the different infusion lines.

Multicath 7 Expert UP is available in 4 lengths: 12cm (code 8170.072), 16cm (code 8170.172), 20cm (code 8170.272), or 30cm (code 8170.372).

It is presented in a rigid blister pack containing: 

• 1 polyurethane catheter (totally radiopaque) with fixation wings and centimetric graduations from 9cm from distal tip. Smooth distal end. 
• 1 safety needle (Seldisafe) 18G, 70mm, to avoid needlestick injuries,
• 1 safety scalpel,
• 1 BLS valve (Blood Less System) on the Seldisafe to limit blood loss and blood exposure,
• 1 adaptor for pressure transducer,
• 1 Teflon-coated "J" Nitinol guidewire (particularly kink-resistant) with guide-advancer,
• 2 dilators (8.5Fr - L. 100mm, 12Fr - L. 140mm),
• 7 caps, 
• 1 5 ml syringe, 
• 1 supplementary fixation wing for 16, 20, and 30cm catheters,
• 1 ECG cable (Combcard) for 16, 20, and 30cm catheters.

Multicath 7 Expert UP catheters contain photo reactive silver compounds. To protect the catheters from the light, they are delivered with a blind sheath.