PICC-NuPort^®-CT

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Implantable, venous, CECT compatible
Port Catheter Systems
The most effective solution for long-term vascular access for specialists.

This compact, discreet port is particularly suitable for percutaneous placement in the arm and combines all the advantages of the NuPort^® family. It is especially suitable for breast cancer patients, as it avoids stress on the affected area (e.g., during radiation therapy). Furthermore, because it is placed in the arm, it is cosmetically inconspicuous, and scarring in the chest area is avoided.

For implantation using the Seldinger technique, the components have been specially adapted to the conditions in the arm to enable a minimally invasive procedure.

That this is also measurable can be seen here

To achieve optimal flushing and flow characteristics, we focused intensively on fluid mechanics during the development of the Nu-Flow chamber. The result is an optimized geometry of the port chamber that generates turbine-like flow dynamics.

The transparent septum also allows for a clear view of the chamber during implantation to verify the venting and flushing of the port. The biocompatible titanium is CECT- and MRI-compatible.

Port chamber
The elliptical chamber associated with the tangential outlet improves flow dynamics and reduces the risk of premature occlusion.

Connection
The connection mechanism enables safe connection of the catheter to the port base via audible and tactile feedback. These two detection functions ensure that the connection is properly secure.

The advantages at a glance

suitable for power injection (CECT compatible)
enables the implantation of a port if the placement of a conventional port in the chest area is not possible (e.g. in the case of radiation)
greatly reduced risk of occlusion and infection
significantly improved flushing efficiency
minimal maintenance required
facilitates blunt preparation of the port pocket
MRI compatible up to 3 Tesla
simplified blood product administration & blood collection

Specifications

PICC-NuPort^®-CT Complete Set with
percutaneous introducer set
(Micropuncture Set)

Single lumen, venous system for implantation
via percutaneous technique.

Content:
PICC-NuPort^®-CT Catheter
Catheter lock
Huber cannula
Blunt cannula
Vein pick
10 ml Syringe
Introducer needle
Split-Sheath with dilator
Guidewire with
dispenser and insertion aid
Tunneler

Technical Data

Material, Volume, Weight
Possible Needle Sizes
Flow rate, needle size and pressure in CECT application

Material

PortTitanium

SeptumSilicone

Volume

Total volume~ 0.3ml

Weight

Total weight8.0g

All catheters with rounded tip and length markings at 1 cm intervals, radiopaque.

Possible Needle Sizes

Standard Applications20 G/22 G

High Pressure Injectionsonly 22 G

Flow rate, needle size and pressure

Needle sizeonly 22 G

Catheter size5.0 F/6.6 F

Flow rate2 ml/s

Maximum pressure300 psi/20.6 bar

The max. flow rate or the pressure setting specified above must not be exceeded during power injection via the PICC-NuPort^®-CT.

Ordering Information

Catheter	Size	O.D.	I.D.	Length	Ref.
Polyurethane	5.0 F	1.75 mm	1.05 mm	70 cm	LPP-005IP
Polyurethane	6.6 F	2.20 mm	1.28 mm	70 cm	LPP-066IP

Flow theory

Fluid dynamics is the science of the physical behavior of fluids. Ludwig Prandtl created the theoretical foundations of fluid mechanics at the beginning of the last century in the technical department of the Physics Institute of the University of Göttingen. It was popularly called the "Lubricating Oil Faculty".

Fluid Mechanics

The laws of physics are the basis for why airplanes fly and why port housings from PHS Medical look a little different than you may be used to from other port catheters.

The measurable difference

In the FDA guidelines for the approval of ports, a defined measurement setup* is described, the so-called "Clearing Index". This indicates how much flushing volume is required to flush out (clean) a port chamber without leaving any residue. This test has also been adopted in the ISO standard for port catheter systems 10555-6**.

This can be used to illustrate the measurable differences between different port designs.

In a study by Norfolk Medical Inc., USA ***, the respective flushing characteristics were compared in a measurement of four different port systems. The difference between the system with a conventional cylindrical port chamber and central catheter outlet and our NuPort^® chamber geometry with tangentially positioned catheter outlet is clear:

Almost 40% more flushing volume is required with a conventional port for residue-free flushing.

The chamber geometry therefore makes the decisive difference in the flushing (cleaning) of port systems. Under certain circumstances, this is precisely the difference that prevents occlusion of the port system.

NuPort^® chamber, significantly improved flushing efficiency

C-Port^® chamber, improved flushing efficiency

Conventional cylindrical port chamber, inferior flushing efficiency

Average values chamber flushing volume*

Port	Port Chamber	Flushing volume difference in percent
NuPort^®-CT	Elliptical tangential outlet	Reference value
C-Port^®-CT	Elliptical central baseline outlet	+ 6.9%
Conventional Port A High Pressure Injection	Cylindrical central outlet	+ 23.3%
Conventional Port B Standard	Cylindrical central outlet	+ 39.5%

* FDA "Guidance on 510(k) Submissions for Implanted Infusion Ports".
** DIN EN ISO 10555-6, Annex B "Determination of the flushing volume (clearing index)".
*** Measured values determined by Norfolk Medical, Inc. USA with reference to FDA "Guidance on 510(k) Submissions for Implanted Infusion Ports" and DIN EN ISO 10555-6

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