Xcela Power Injectable Port Problems
The smart port ct family of power injectable ports which include low profile and mini models.
Xcela power injectable port problems. The sampling of blood. The product in question was not returned to b 6 medical. There are single lumen and dual lumen ports that are power injectable. The complaint stated that 2 xcela ports were returned because the catheter was fractured up near the port.
Pasv valve technology is designed to. The xcela plus power injectable port is indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. The powerport by bard is a subcutaneous indwelling central venous access port that is fda approved for power injection of contrast. Easily identify critical information.
The port system can be used for infusion of medications iv fl uids parenteral nutrition solutions blood products and for the withdrawal of blood samples. A problem was reported to b 6 medical regarding the xcela power injectable port list h965451090 lot no s 1027cs 1030cs 1008cs. Xcela plus power injectable ports intended use indications for use. And for power injection of contrast media.
Reference b 4 mdr 203582 2012 00015 for other port included in complaint. Power injection during ct scan proximal tip termination after insertion may increase risk extreme intra thoracic pressure changes from coughing vomiting valsalva. Kayandok and azgrandma and south jersey. The xcela power injectable picc is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy including but not limited to the administration of fluids medications and nutrients.
Xcela power picc bioflo power picc endexo all 3 of these are valved at the proximal hub pasv. You all did this removal or placement with a local. Regardless my new port left jugular is an xcela power injectable port and it doesn t have that design so here s hoping this works for a long time. Xcela plus ports with pasv valve technology.
Most implanted ports are made to be used during imaging tests such as computed tomography ct scans or magnetic resonance imaging mri to allow for high speed injections shots of contrast. Vascular access vortex ports. Problem or remove the catheter. These implanted ports are called.
Smart port ct injectable port. The power of pasv. Your port may be called a bardport a mediport a powerport or a port a cath. Radiopaque ct lettering confirms if port is power injectable or flipped.