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- Warnings:
Do not drain more than 1000 ml of fluid from the chest or 2000 ml of fluid from the abdomen at any one time. It is normal to feel some discomfort or pain when draining fluid. If discomfort or pain is experienced when draining, clamp the drainage line to slow or stop the flow of fluid for a few minutes. If severe pain or discomfort persists, contact the physician. Pain may be an indication of infection. When draining with glass vacuum bottles, do not use a needle larger than 17 G. If wall suction or portable suction is used, it must be regulated to -60 cm H20 or less. Make sure that the portable suction unit is capable of regulating to -60 cm H20 or less. Check portable suction unit instructions for use prior to draining. Keep the valve on the PleurX Catheter and the access tip on the drainage line clean. Keep them away from other objects to help avoid contamination.
- Cautions:
For single use only. Re-use may result in a nonfunctional product or contribute to cross contamination. When connecting to a glass vacuum bottle, make sure the pinch clamp on the drainage line is fully closed. Otherwise, it is possible for some or all of the vacuum in the bottle to be lost. The pinch clamp must be fully closed to occlude the drainage line. When not connected to a suction source, make sure the pinch clamp is fully closed otherwise the drainage line may allow air into the body or let fluid leak out. Make sure that the valve and the access tip are fully connected when draining. If they are accidentally separated, they may become contaminated. If this occurs, clean the valve with an alcohol pad and use a new drainage set to avoid potential contamination. Contains Phthalates. The benefit of treatment outweighs the remote possibility of exposure to phthalates.
