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Europe, Middle East, Africa / Product Areas / Interventional Cardiology & Radiology / Hemodialysis / Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Hemodialysis Catheter

Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Hemodialysis Catheter

Designed for Performance

Designed for optimum performance, The Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Catheter is a symmetrical tip tunneled hemodialysis catheter that is designed to reduce loss of lock solution, give sustained high flows and reduce the risk of thrombus accumulation due to platelet activation resulting from shear stress. Available in both retrograde and antegrade insertion platforms, the catheter is easy to place without the need for a stylet. Catheter tip design allows for placement flexibility with minimal impact on recirculation.^{1, 2}

Tip design optimizes catheter flow and minimizes recirculation
Sidehole design reduces the loss of lock solution², a contributing factor in reducing the risk of thrombus adherence³
Catheter tip design reduces the risk of platelet damage caused by shear stress², helping to reduce the risk of thrombus accumulation on catheter surface⁴

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CATHETER
MATERIAL
SIDEHOLE DESIGN
MINIMAL
RECIRCULATION
SYMMETRICAL TIP
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CATHETER MATERIAL

No stylet needed for insertion, resulting in fewer steps when compared to catheters requiring a stylet

SIDEHOLE DESIGN

Optimizes catheter flow and reduces loss of lock solution, a contributing factor in reducing risk of thrombus adherence²

MINIMAL RECIRCULATION

Deflects venous blood away from the catheter, in a direction opposite to blood entering the catheter in arterial lumen

SYMMETRICAL TIP

Allows for ease of placement over guidewire
Allows reversal of lumens without increase in recirculation²
Catheter tip design reduces the risk of platelet damage caused by shear stress², helping to reduce the risk of thrombus accumulation on catheter surface⁴

EASY TO READ CATHETER

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Product Comparison

Ordering Information

RETROGRADE	DESCRIPTION	TIP-TO-CUFF INSERTION LENGTH (CM)
CS-15192-VFE	15 Fr. x 19 cm Retrograde Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	19
CS-15232-VFE	15 Fr. x 23 cm Retrograde Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	23
CS-15272-VFE	15 Fr. x 27 cm Retrograde Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	27
CS-15312-VFE	15 Fr. x 31 cm Retrograde Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	31
CS-15422-VFE	15 Fr. x 42 cm Retrograde Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	42
CS-15552-VFE	15 Fr. x 55 cm Retrograde Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	55

RETROGRADE HUB REPLACEMENTS	DESCRIPTION	TIP-TO-CUFF INSERTION LENGTH (CM)
VF-15192-E	Arrow-Clark VectorFlow	Replacement Hub for part # CS-15192-VFE (19 cm)	19
VF-15232-E	Arrow-Clark VectorFlow	Replacement Hub for part # CS-15232-VFE (23 cm)	23
VF-15272-E	Arrow-Clark VectorFlow	Replacement Hub for part # CS-15272-VFE (27 cm)	27
VF-15312-E	Arrow-Clark VectorFlow	Replacement Hub for part # CS-15312-VFE (31 cm)	31
VF-15422-E	Arrow-Clark VectorFlow	Replacement Hub for part # CS-15422-VFE (42 cm)	42
VF-15552-E	Arrow-Clark VectorFlow	Replacement Hub for part # CS-15552-VFE (55 cm)	55

ANTEGRADE	DESCRIPTION	TIP-TO-CUFF INSERTION LENGTH (CM)
CS-15192-VFIE	15 Fr. x 19 cm Antegrade Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	19
CS-15232-VFIE	15 Fr. x 23 cm Antegrade Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	23
CS-15272-VFIE	15 Fr. x 27 cm Antegrade Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	27
CS-15312-VFIE	15 Fr. x 31 cm Antegrade Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	31
CS-15422-VFIE	15 Fr. x 42 cm Antegrade Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	42
CS-15552-VFIE	15 Fr. x 55 cm Antegrade Radiopaque Polyurethane Catheter	55

References:

KDOQI 2006 Updates Clinical Practice Guidelines and Recommendations "Long-term catheter systems—tunneled cuffed catheters (TCCs) and tunneled port catheter systems—should have their tips within the right atrium confirmed by fluoroscopy for optimal flow."
"Comparison of Symmetric Hemodialysis Catheters Using Computational Fluid Dynamics" Clark, Timothy W.I. et al., J Vasc Interv Radiol 2015; 26 (2): 252-259
KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines and Clinical Practice Recommendations for 2006 Updates: Hemodialysis Adequacy, Peritoneal Dialysis Adequacy and Vascular Access. Am J Kidney Dis 48:S1-S322, 2006 (suppl 1).
ASAIO J. 2008 ; 54(1): 64–72. doi:10.1097/MAT.0b013e31815d6898

The Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Hemodialysis Catheter is indicated for use in attaining long-term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis. Contraindications: The Arrow-Clark VectorFlow Hemodialysis Catheter is intended for long-term hemodialysis vascular access only and should not be used for any other purpose other than those indicated in the Instructions for Use. Do not use this catheter in patients with thrombosed vessels. Warnings: Device is Sterile, Single use: Do not reuse, reprocess or resterilize. Reuse of device creates a potential risk of serious injury and/or infection which may lead to death. Refer to package insert for complete warnings, indications, contraindications, precautions, potential complications, and Instructions for Use. VectorFlow is a trademark or registered trademark of Aegis Medical Technologies, LLC. Teleflex, Arrow and Arrow-Clark are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates.