A cost effective device used to remove tunneled double lumen hemodialysis catheters with an ingrown cuff
A cost effective device used to remove tunneled doublelumen hemodialysis catheters with an ingrown cuff
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Traditional methods require hemostat and scissors to break the cuff free from the fibrous tissue from the 'ingrown' catheter cuff. The procedure typically takes 10-15 minutes on average.
The X-TRK system breaks the cuff free from the fibrous tissue on the ingrown cuff effectively and efficiently. With the X-TRK system, the procedure takes up to 15 seconds, not minutes, from insertion to the exit hole to catheter removal.
10 - 15 Seconds
10 - 15 MINS
Inject lidocaine or equivalent anesthetic into the exit site and along the catheter up to the cuff.
While holding traction to catheter using other hand, position
X-TRK around catheter and slide into skin entry site.
Rotate X-TRK back and forth towards cuff and beyond to backside of cuff. Continue the grinding/rotating motion until cuff is released.
Once released, grab cuff with X-TRK device and remove entire catheter from body assuring no parts are left in tissue. Hold light pressure at initial vein access site and exit site until bleeding has subsided. Place sterile dressing over the exit site.
Inject lidocaine or equivalent anesthetic into the exit site and along the catheter up to the cuff.
While holding traction to catheter using other hand, position
X-TRK around catheter and slide into skin entry site.
Rotate X-TRK back and forth towards cuff and beyond to backside of cuff. Continue the grinding/rotating motion until cuff is released.
Once released, grab cuff with X-TRK device and remove entire catheter from body assuring no parts are left in tissue. Hold light pressure at initial vein access site and exit site until bleeding has subsided. Place sterile dressing over the exit site.
