http://blog.cardiologyproductguide.com A comprehensive guide to cardiology products for medical professionals Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:39:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://blog.cardiologyproductguide.com/2008/10/06/fda-clearance-to-interrads-securacath-securement-system/ http://blog.cardiologyproductguide.com/2008/10/06/fda-clearance-to-interrads-securacath-securement-system/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:47:58 +0000 admin http://www.cardiologyproductguide.com/blog/2008/10/06/fda-clearance-to-interrads-securacath-securement-system/ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the 510(k) clearance Interrad Medical, Inc.’s SecurAcath(TM) PICC with Subcutaneous Securement System. The novel method for catheter securement uses a small anchor which is deployed in the subcutaneous tissue just under the skin to hold an indwelling catheter firmly in place. The catheters, currently in use, are secured on the surface of the skin of the patient using adhesive devices. The SecurAcath system also reduces the time for catheter maintenance, bringing down the costs related to it. The risk of infection related to catheter is also lowered by improved cleaning of exit site and minimizing the motion.

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