Vascular Access

P.A.S. PORT® T2 Peripheral Systems with PolyFlow® Polyurethane Catheters

Designed specifically for arm placement. P.A.S. PORT® Systems are still implanted more often than any other peripheral port.

The Systems are designed to permit repeated access to the venous system for the parenteral delivery of medications, fluids, and nutritional solutions and for the sampling of venous blood.

Features of port:

• Arm placement of the P.A.S. PORT® T2 system is a cosmetically attractive option for many patients
  
• Its larger profile is ideal for patients with larger arms
  
• Allows for a less traumatic implantation procedure
  
• Minimized risk of immediate insertion complications (1)
  
• P.A.S. PORT® T2 systems can be placed in an outpatient procedure room, which allows for increased convenience and scheduling flexibility while reducing costly inpatient O.R. charges.
  
• Convenient accessing without disrobing
  
• Light-weight durable titanium port for gouge resistance and long-term durability
  
• Ultra-low profile designed for comfortable arm placement
  
• High compression SECUR SITE® septum designed for needle retention and stability
  
• Top-entry portal for conventional septum access
  
• Needle-stop titanium reservoir floor creates positive tactile feedback when the accessing needle makes contact
  
• ULTRA-LOCK® catheter connector integrated with portal for ease of system assembly
  
• MR Conditional up to 3-Tesla
  
  

(1). Winters V, Peters B, Coila S, Jones L. A trial with a new peripheral implanted vascular access device. Oncology Nursing Forum 1990; 17:891-896.

Features of catheter:

• PolyFlow® polyurethane catheter minimizes outer/inner diameter ratio and maximizes flow rate
  
• PolyFlow® polyurethane catheter is kink-resistant, biocompatible and radiopaque
  
• Smaller outer diameter than silicone catheters with the same internal diameter
  
• Catheter advanced through a 6 French introducer, designed for reduced vessel trauma during catheter introduction.
  
• High tensile and shear strength designed to withstand high pressure
  
• Firm at room temperature for easier advancement into the vein with silicone-like softness at body temperature
  
• Surface structure shown to be lower in platelet adhesion (2)
  
• Catheter markings for reference during catheter placement
  
• Contoured tip for ease of advancement into the vein

(2). Linder L, Curelaru I, Gustavsson B, et al. Material thrombogenicity in central venous catheterization: A comparison between soft, antebrachial catheters of silicone elastomer and polyurethane. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 1984;8:399-406.