Xcela Power Injectable Port Problems

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Xcela power injectable port problems. 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. There are single lumen and dual lumen ports that are power injectable. 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. The powerport by bard is a subcutaneous indwelling central venous access port that is fda approved for power injection of contrast.

And for power injection of contrast media. Radiopaque ct lettering confirms if port is power injectable or flipped. These implanted ports are called. 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.

A problem was reported to b 6 medical regarding the xcela power injectable port list h965451090 lot no s 1027cs 1030cs 1008cs. Vascular access vortex ports. Easily identify critical information. The smart port ct family of power injectable ports which include low profile and mini models.

The complaint stated that 2 xcela ports were returned because the catheter was fractured up near the port. Reference b 4 mdr 203582 2012 00015 for other port included in complaint. 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. Smart port ct injectable port.

Xcela plus ports with pasv valve technology. The xcela plus power injectable port is indicated for patient therapies requiring repeated access to the vascular system. Xcela power injectable picc indications. The pasv valve technology design automatically resists backflow reducing blood reflux that could lead to catheter related complications.

Pasv valve technology is designed to. You all did this removal or placement with a local. Problem or remove the catheter. The sampling of blood.

Power injection during ct scan proximal tip termination after insertion may increase risk extreme intra thoracic pressure changes from coughing vomiting valsalva. Your port may be called a bardport a mediport a powerport or a port a cath. Xcela power picc bioflo power picc endexo all 3 of these are valved at the proximal hub pasv. Note that the word ct is visible on a x ray image of the newer models of ports as an identifier that this port is power injectable.