A Resource Guide for products and services available for Intravenous Therapy. PO Box 1234 - Tacoma WA 98401 Phone: 253-272-0360 - Fax: 253-272-4581 - e-mail: info@opitsourcebook.com This is the 5th Edition of the OPIT Source Book Contact the OPIT Source Book The OPIT Source Book is a

	Address: One Boston Scientific Place, Natick, MA 01760 Ordering Information: 800-225-3238 Vascular Access Reference: 800-513-6876 Web Site: http://www.bostonscientific.com TYPE and NAME of PRODUCTS: Valved and Non-Valved PICC Catheters, Dialysis Catheters and Kits Vaxcel® Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters with PASV® Valve Technology Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters with PASV Valve Technology Vaxcel Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Tunneled Central Venous Catheters, Midline Venous Catheters Chronic Dialysis Catheters and Kits Valved and Non-Valved Implanted Ports for Venous Access Vaxcel Implantable Ports with PASV Valve Technology

Valved and Non-Valved PICC Catheters, Dialysis Catheters and Kits A complete line of non-valved and PASV® Valved venous access catheters and ports. Patented PASV (Pressure Activated Safety Valve) Valve technology is a uniquely constructed three-way valve acting as an automatic clamp that is designed to remain closed except during infusion or aspiration. Advanced PASV Valve technology reduces the risk of occlusion and infection* and automatically resists backflow. Vaxcel® Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters with PASV Valve Technology PASV 3-way Safety Valve designed to allow the option of either a heparanized or saline flush Advanced polyurethane material is designed to offer alcohol resistance for improved durability and care, provide a balance of flexibility and strength to ease advancement, and promote kink resistance to maintain flow Trimmable tip to promote adaptation, tip marker is designed to permit clear identification of untrimmed catheter tip Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters with PASV Valve Technology Clampless extension tubes reduce risk of damage during prolonged therapy Needle-free hub design allows direct-to-hub connection for convenience and cost effectiveness Vaxcel PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters) Catheter material is designed to provide consistently higher flow rates than a conventional PICC Exact-Length™ Measurement System facilitates determination of catheter length for accurate positioning Tunneled Central Venous Catheters with PASV Valve Technology Polyester cuff helps stabilize catheter position Vaxcel Plus Chronic Dialysis Catheters and Kits Thin-walled, Double D polyurethane extrusion improves cross sectional lumen area and blood flow Advanced catheter material to enhance durability and improve ease of care Innovation in product design to facilitate placement, promote high blood flow and enhance catheter security *Hoffer EK et al. Prospective Randomized Comparison of Valved Versus Nonvalved Peripherally Inserted Central Vein Catheters. AJR. 1999;173;1393-1398. Note: Study performed with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters with PASV Valve technology.

Top of Page

Valved and Non-Valved Implanted Ports
for Venous Access

Vaxcel® Implantable Ports with PASV® Valve Technology

• A real difference in valved port technology, the unique proximal PASV valve is designed to provide benefits to clinicians and patients
• Appealing low profile, large septum port body design provides excellent cosmetic results, enhancing patient acceptance and comfort
• The PASV Valve is designed to automatically close after infusion, aspiration, or upon accidental disconnection
• The PASV Valve is designed to remain closed during normal intra-thoracic pressure fluctuations, automatically resisting backflow
• PASV Valve technology has been shown to reduce the incidence o f occlusive and infectious complications*
• PASV Valve technology helps maintain catheter patency between uses with option of monthly saline or heparin flush
• Twist-on locking collar is designed to provide strong, reliable catheter connection

* Hoffer EK et al. Prospective Randomized Comparison of Valved Versus Nonvalved Peripherally Inserted Central Vein Catheters. AJR. 1999;173;1393-1398.
Note: Study performed with Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters with PASV Valve technology.

Top of Page