Product review summary

Arrow® NextStep® Retrograde Step-Tip Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter Kit with Arrow Simplicity® Color-Coded Micro-Introducer Set - 23 cm Catheter

The Arrow® NextStep® Retrograde Catheters is indicated for use in attaining long-term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis. The Arrow® NextStep® Catheter is inserted percutaneously and are preferentially placed into the internal jugular (IJ) vein. Alternately, the catheter may be inserted into the subclavian vein although the jugular vein is the preferred site. Catheters greater than 40 cm are intended for femoral vein insertion. The Arrow® NextStep® Catheters are intended for use in adult patients. The kit includes the following (Quantity: Item Description):

Key features include:

1: Catheter: 15 Fr.
1: Arrow® SmartSeal® Hemostatic Peelable Dialysis Sheath: 16 Fr.
1: Spring Wire Guide: .038" (.97 mm) x 39-1/2" (100 cm) straight stiff tip on one end — “J” tip on other with Arrow Advancer™™ Guidewire Advancer
1: Introducer Needle: 18 Ga. x 2-1/2" (6.35 cm)
1: Tissue Dilator: 12 Fr.
1: Tissue Dilator: 14 Fr.
1: Tunnel Dilator
2: Luer-Lock Caps
1: Catheter Clamp
1: Compression Sleeve
1: Irrigation Tube with Clamp
1: Hub Connection Assembly
1: SharpsAway® II Locking Disposal Cup
1: Preloaded Tunneler (metal) with Threaded Compression Cap and Compression Sleeve
1: Safety Scalpel: #11
1: Patient ID Card
1: Dressing: Tegaderm® 10 cm x 12 cm
1: Introducer Needle: 21 Ga. x 2.75" (7 cm) thin wall echo tip needle with bevel indicator and green hub
1: Coaxial Sheath/Dilator: 4 Fr. x 4" (10 cm)
1: Micro-Introducer Wire Guide: 0.018" (0.46 mm) x 45 cm stainless steel guidewire with platinum coil and color band markings