Indicated to provide central venous access for the delivery of fluids, medications, and blood sampling. Other uses include measuring central venous pressure and administration of hypertonic solutions (such as TPN). Contraindicated in coagulopathic patients. Always use a dedicated lumen for blood sampling if possible. Made of Non-reactive Polyurethane, Single-lumen catheter for long-term use. Can be left indwelling for up to 30 days
Antimicrobial catheters are coated on both internal and external surfaces with silver zirconium phosphate for the immune-suppressed patient. Silver Zirconium Phosphate is designed to inhibit bacteria growth without bacterial resistance
