PICC with proximal trimming
Lifecath CT PICC easy
Description
Lifecath CT PICC Easy is a single lumen peripherally inserted central venous catheter in BIOSTABLE POLYURETHANE for mid to long-term central venous… Read more
Indication
Lifecath CT PICC Easy is intended for use in patients who require mid to long term IV therapy. They may be used to administer parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, chemotherapy, IV medication, fluids or drugs for pain management, or for blood withdrawal and can be used for Power Injection.
Product highlights
Proximal Trimming:
Lifecath CT PICC Easy is a biostable polyurethane peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) intended for medium- to long-term intravenous therapy.
Its proximal trimming design allows the catheter length to be adjusted from the proximal end after insertion, in accordance with the Instructions for Use.
This design is particularly well suited for ECG-guided tip positioning using saline conduction: the catheter can be advanced without pre-trimming, positioned under ECG guidance, and then trimmed from the proximal end once the final distal tip position has been confirmed. For example, in the randomized study by Gullo et al. (2024), the saline ECG technique using the Lifecath CT PICC Easy 4Fr was associated with a 0% intraprocedural trimming rate, compared with 55% in the wire-based ECG group, supporting simplified catheter length management during ECG-guided placement. (1)
High pressure CT injections:
The device is compatible with power injection within the flow rate and pressure limits specified in the product documentation. (2) (3)
Intended patient population and availability:
The Lifecath CT PICC Easy is suitable for pediatrics to adults. This picc-line is supplied with micro-invasive accessories allowing its insertion using the modified Seldinger technique or Over the Wire technique. To meet the needs of different types of placers, there are several kit configurations with 50cm, 67cm or 135cm guidewires. (2) (3)
It is available in three single-lumen catheter sizes (3Fr, 4Fr, 5Fr).
Sources:
(1) Gullo, G.; Frossard, P.; Colin, A.; Qanadli, S.D. Comparison between SALINE ECG-guided and Wire-Based ECG-Guided Techniques for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Placement: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Sensors 2024, 24, 894. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24030894
(2) Lifecath CT PICC Easy Micro-Seldinger Instructions for Use (IFU)
(3) Lifecath CT PICC Easy Technical Data Sheet
Description
Lifecath CT PICC Easy is a single lumen peripherally inserted central venous catheter in BIOSTABLE POLYURETHANE for mid to long-term central venous access, the length of which can be adjusted by the physician at its proximal end. Lifecath CT PICC Easy is compatible with pressure injection at 325 psi and up to 6ml/sec. This catheter is inserted with a MST peelaway introducer (Micro-Seldinger technique) allowing to puncture the vein with a very thin needle (21G).Lifecath CT PICC Easy is supplied in a rigid blister pack (with double packaging) containing:
- 1 totally radiopaque catheter (60cm long) in biostable polyurethane with temporary wings
- 1 metallic stylet
- 1 "T" proximal connector. The lateral port of the T connector can be used to inject saline solution
- 1 detachable extension line with a Robert clamp
- 1 safety introducer needle 21G x 7cm
- 1 straight nitinol guidewire 50cm (codes V021292213, V021292214 and V021292215), 67cm (codes V021292413, V021292414 and V021292415) or 135cm (codes V021292514 and V021292515), Ø 0.46mm with thumbfeed guide advancer
- 1 peelable sheath + dilator 7cm
- 1 Luer slip syringe 10ml
- 1 slide clamp
- 1 measuring tape
- 1 Grip-lok, securement device
- 1 Bionector
- 1 safety scalpel
- 2 traceability labels
References and Features
| Guidewire | Introducer | Catheter | Packaging | ||||||||||||
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| Favourites | Code | Ø mm | Length cm | Length cm | Diameter Fr | Length cm | Ø Fr | Int. Ø mm | Ext. Ø mm | Flow rate ml/min | Prim. vol. ml | Max. pressure psi | Max. flow rate ml/s | Units/Box | Units/Case |
| V021292213 | 0.46 | 50 | 7 | 3 | 60 | 3 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 325 | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| V021292214 | 0.46 | 50 | 7 | 4 | 60 | 4 | 0.90 | 1.35 | 14 | 0.9 | 325 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
| V021292215 | 0.46 | 50 | 7 | 5 | 60 | 5 | 1.1 | 1.67 | 28.0 | 1.00 | 325 | 6 | 10 | 10 | |
| V021292413 | 0.46 | 67 | 7 | 3 | 60 | 3 | 0.60 | 1.00 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 325 | 1 | 10 | 10 | |
| V021292414 | 0.46 | 67 | 7 | 4 | 60 | 4 | 0.90 | 1.35 | 14 | 0.9 | 325 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
| V021292415 | 0.46 | 67 | 7 | 5 | 60 | 5 | 1.1 | 1.67 | 28.0 | 1.00 | 325 | 6 | 10 | 10 | |
| V021292514 | 0.46 | 135 | 7 | 4 | 60 | 4 | 0.90 | 1.35 | 14 | 0.9 | 325 | 5 | 10 | 10 | |
| V021292515 | 0.46 | 135 | 7 | 5 | 60 | 5 | 1.1 | 1.67 | 28.0 | 1.00 | 325 | 6 | 10 | 10 | |
Additional information
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Contains Latex No
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Contains animal product No
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Pyrogen-free Yes
Documentation
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Brochure PICC Line Range EN
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Brochure CT PICC Easy
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Brochure Vascular Access Range
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Instructions for use
