Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
A Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) is a soft flexible tube inserted into the arm. This catheter can be placed when need long term or frequent intravenous treatments. Giving intravenous (through a vein) medications like antibiotics or taking blood samples can be done through the catheter without sticking needles in the arm. The catheter is placed into a large vein in the upper arm. The tip of the catheter lies in a large vein above the heart.
CARACTERÍSTICAS
- High quality material with excellent biocompatibility.
- Adjustable length of catheter.
- Detectable under X ray, the end tip enhances radiopacity.
- The stylet of catheter ensures placement more convenient and smooth.
- Variety of kit configuration, nitinol guide wire and positive pressure needless connector is available for choice.
Conector (Hub) Redondo ou Triangular
O cateter de lúmen duplo, triplo e quádruplo tem conector redondo ou triangular para seleção.
Ponta Mole
Soft tip reduces trauma to vessel, minimizing vessel erosion, hemothorax and cardiac tamponade. Single, double, triple and quad lumen is available for choice.
Cabo de ECG (Eletrocardiograma)
Cabo de ECG está disponível.
Marcação de Profundidade
A marcação de profundidade auxilia no posicionamento preciso do cateter venoso central a partir da veia subclávia ou jugular direita ou esquerda.
Radiopacidade
A radiopacidade facilita a confirmação do posicionamento do cateter. As pontas das versões de múltiplos lúmenes são mais radiopacas, facilitando a confirmação do posicionamento da ponta fluoroscópica.
CVC Antibacteriano
The tubing is made from polyurethane which mixed with silver-containing zirconium phosphate at nanometer level, when the catheter is placed into the body, Ag+ will be released to inhibit bacteria growing.
Silicon version
Applications where silicone PICCs excel:
- Long-Term Therapy: Ideal for patients requiring weeks to months of IV access (e.g., prolonged antibiotics, chronic conditions).
- Sensitive Veins: Preferred for patients with a history of phlebitis, thrombosis, or fragile veins due to their softness and lower vessel trauma.
- Chemotherapy: Excellent chemical resistance makes them suitable for many chemotherapy regimens.
- TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition): Safe and durable for long-term nutritional support.
- Frequent Blood Draws: Generally well-tolerated for repeated blood sampling
TPU version
Applications where TPU PICCs excel:
- Power Injection: Mandatory for patients requiring contrast-enhanced CT scans via the PICC.
- High-Flow/Rapid Infusion: Critical care, trauma, rapid fluid resuscitation, blood product administration.
- Viscous Solutions: TPN (especially with lipids), blood transfusions.
- Patients with Difficult Vasculature/Tortuous Veins: Better trackability aids insertion success.
- Shorter to Medium-Term Therapy: Excellent for weeks to several months. Long-term use (e.g., >6-12 months) is also common and successful.
- Situations Where Kinking is a Concern: Areas of high flexion (antecubital fossa).
- Patients Needing Smaller Insertion Sites: Smaller introducer sheath size is advantageous.
Comparaison table
| Feature | Silicone PICC | Polyurethane PICC |
| Softness/Flexibility | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Very High) | ⭐⭐ (Stiffer, More Rigid) |
| Patient Comfort | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Generally Higher) | ⭐⭐⭐ (Good) |
| Vessel Trauma Risk | ⭐⭐ (Lower) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Higher) |
| Thrombogenicity | ⭐⭐ (Lower) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Higher) |
| Kink Resistance | ⭐⭐ (Lower – Needs Splinting) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Higher) |
| Insertion Sheath Size | Larger (for same lumen size) | Smaller |
| Max Flow Rate (Same OD) | Slightly Lower | Slightly Higher |
| Durability/Longevity | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Excellent) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Excellent) |
ESPECIFICAÇÕES
Unidades individuais: Kits embalados em blister com papel Tyvek.
Embalagem secundária: Papel ondulado de camada única.
Embalagem terciária: Cartão ondulado de parede dupla.
| Silicone PICC | Valve type, non-valve type |
| 3Fr, 4Fr (length 30, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 80cm) | |
| TPU PICC | Regular: |
| Single lumen: 3F, 4F, 5F, 6F (length 40, 45, 50, 55, 70cm) | |
| Double lumen: 4F, 5F (length 40, 45, 50, 55, 70cm) | |
| High pressure: | |
| Single lumen: 4F, 4.5F, 5F (length 40, 45, 50, 55, 70cm) | |
| Double lumen: 4F, 5F, 5.5F (length 40, 45, 50, 55, 70cm) | |
| Triple lumen: 6F (length 40, 45, 50, 55, 70cm) |
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