I agree, Lynn. Also, if the manufacturer rep stated that this is an acceptable use of the line (trimming to midline for power injection), does that not also create some liability for the manfacturer?
Leigh Ann
Leigh Ann
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From: Lynn Hadaway <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: julie bryant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 15:31:06 -0500
Subject: Re: 5fr Midlines
I would not ever alter any catheter in this manner. This would be considered an off-label use plus you have significantly changed the product. If there is a problem that leads to a lawsuit, the manufacturer can not be named because of these changes. It is never a good idea to take a product designed as a PICC and cut it off to be a midline. There will be confusion among the nursing staff due to the labels on the catheter hub and this could lead to some nasty phlebitis and thrombosis problems. Lynn
At 10:30 AM -0800 3/7/06, julie bryant wrote:
We have always used single lumen 4fr cathteters for Midline insertions at my facility.
Are there any contraindications to using a 5FR single lumen Midline?
Contemplating using the single lumen 5fr power PICC and cutting for Midline.
Thank you.
Julie
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Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RNC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
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Milner, GA 30257
http://www.hadawayassociates.com
office 770-358-7861
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
126 Main Street, PO Box 10
Milner, GA 30257
http://www.hadawayassociates.com
office 770-358-7861
