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Arrow VPS Rhythm Device with Optional TipTracker Technology

Take the guesswork out of PICC navigation and tip placement with the Arrow VPS Rhythm Device with optional TipTracker Technology. This easy-to-use system provides real-time visual navigation, tracing the catheter pathway on a color screen. Plus, it helps you confirm final tip placement using familiar ECG technology, helping to expedite patient therapy and eliminate the need for a confirmatory chest x-ray.1,2

  • See and adjust the location of the PICC path in real time, with the greatest range of visual tip tracking on the market
  • Designed to work with a broad range of PICC brands and sizes
  • TipTracker Stylet is also available preloaded in all lumen configurations of Arrow PICCs
  • Confirm final tip placement using familiar ECG technology
  • With no calibration required, save time and frustration
  • Eliminate the need for confirmatory chest X-ray or fluoroscopy1,2
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  • Clinical user captures external baseline ECG rhythm snapshot and the Device automatically switches to intravascular mode
  • T-piece and TipTracker Stylet use electromagnetic tracking to visualize the catheter pathway on the screen in real-time, enabling immediate catheter adjustments during navigation
  • As the tip of the catheter approaches the superior vena cava (SVC), ECG waveform changes
  • Clinical user captures intravascular ECG snapshots of negative P-wave deflection and maximum P-wave to ensure correct catheter placement
  • Tip Confirmation Checklist helps verify tip placement in lower 1/3 of SVC, near the CAJ, without requiring a chest X-ray or fluoroscopy1,2

Choose the catheter type that is right for your patient and clinical scenario. The Arrow VPS Rhythm Device, with optional TipTracker Technology, is compatible with a broad range of PICC brands and sizes (3 Fr. - 6 Fr. or inner lumen diameter of ≥ 0.018 in.).

Product Comparison

Product

Technology

Includes
Visual
Navigation

Range Of
Visual
Navigation

Tip
Position
Indication

Indicated
For Use
With Variety
Of
Central
Lines3

Compatible
With Variety
Of
Catheter
Types And
Brands

Landing
Zone
Range4

Arrow VPS Rhythm Device with Optional TipTracker Technology

ECG

Yes, Magnetic

Approximately 22 cm in all directions from center of T-piece

ECG waveform interpretation

Yes

Yes

Varies, up to 5 cm

Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System with Green Diamond

ECG

Yes, Magnetic

3-11 cm range5
(depth)

ECG waveform interpretation

P-wave identification

No

No

Varies, up to 5 cm

References:

  1. See the VPS Rhythm Device Operator’s Manual or TipTracker Stylet Instructions for Use for full Indications for Use.
  2. With appropriate hospital policy and procedure in place.
  3. Indicated for use with central lines whose tip is intended to reside in the lower 1/3 SVC.
  4. Jeon Y, et al. Transesophageal echocardiographic evaluation of ECG-guided central venous catheter placement, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia (2006) 53:10, 978-983
  5. BARD Sherlock 3CG Tip Confirmation System Standalone Instructions for Use.


Contraindication: The Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC is contraindicated for patients with known hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine.

For the Arrowg+ard Blue Advance PICC: No correlation between in vitro / in vivo testing methods and clinical outcomes have currently been ascertained.

Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Arrowg+ard Blue Advance, TipTracker, VPS, VPS G4, and VPS Rhythm are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. MCI-100375