Hemodialysis catheter RELIANCE XK™

central venousdouble-lumen

Features: 16 French catheter High flow rates Low recirculation Stepped tip design Polyurethane catheter material Over-the-wire placements Available with preloaded stylet AirGuard™ valved introducer Straight and Alphacurve® configurations Available in standard and exchange kits Reliance XK™ Long-Term Dialysis Catheter Indications for Use The Reliance XK™ long-term hemodialysis catheters are indicated for use in attaining short-term or long-term vascular access for hemodialysis, hemoperfusion or apheresis therapy. Access is attained via the internal jugular vein, external jugular vein, subclavian vein, or femoral vein. Catheters longer than 40 cm are intended for femoral vein insertion. Contraindications This device is contraindicated for patients exhibiting severe, uncontrolled thrombocytopenia or coagulopathy. Warnings Percutaneous insertion of the catheter should be made into the axillary-subclavian vein at the junction of the outer and mid-third of the clavicle lateral to the thoracic outlet. The catheter should not be inserted into the subclavian vein medially, because such placement can lead to compression of the catheter between the first rib and clavicle and can lead to damage or fracture and embolization of the catheter.1 Fluoroscopic or radiographic confirmation of catheter tip placement should be helpful in demonstrating that the catheter is not being pinched by the first rib and clavicle