Lifecath Twin

Biostable polyurethane haemodialysis catheter generally inserted in the internal jugular vein catheterization, for long-term haemodialysis.
Lifecath Twin is composed of 2 separate catheters made of biostable polyurethane, totally radiopaque, with distance markings from 4 to 21 cm. Both catheters have a Dacron cuff which becomes encapsulated by the subcutaneous tissue thus ensuring a very efficient fixation of the catheter. The distal end of the catheter features 6 lateral eyes for improved catheter performance.
The catheters are inserted through 2 peel-away Desilet introducers.
The Lifecath Lock proximal end allows:
-the retrograde tunnellisation of the catheter
-the adjustment of the length by the physician.
If the proximal end of the catheter is damaged, it can be replaced with a Lifecath Lock repair kit (code 1277.01/02).

Product benefits:

• Lifecath Lock offers a secure and unique fixation of the removable proximal end 
• The 10 Fr catheters offer a flow rate superior to 400 ml/min 
• Subcutaneous cuffs prevent accidental removal of the catheter 
• 2 separate catheters reduce the risk of catheter occlusion 
• Priming volume printed on the extra-cutaneous section of the catheter 
• The 6 Fr peel-away Desilet offers the physician the possibility to insert Lifecath Twin with only one puncture. 

Tray presentation containing:

• 2 biostable PUR catheters 10 Fr Length 52 cm 
• 2 puncture needles ø 1.06 x 1.26 mm 18G Length 70 mm 
• 2 peel-away Desilet introducers 11 Fr 
• 1 peel-away Desilet introducer 6 Fr 
• 2 tunnellisation needles 
• 2 tunnel rod extensions, red and blue 
• 2 catheter protection sleeves, red and blue 
• 2 Nitinol “J” guidewires with guide advancer 
• 2 injection caps 
• 1 scalpel 
• 2 clamps 
• 2 Lifecath Lock

Flow rate Gravity (calculated for the complete catheter before the length is adjusted by the physician): 252 ml/min.
Flow rate pressure at 0.41 Bar (calculated for the complete catheter before the length is adjusted by the physician): 473 ml/min