PICC-Nate® Peripheral Vascular Access Catheters

PICC-Nate® is a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) specially designed to avoid irritating the baby’s delicate tissues during neonatal vascular access.

PICC-Nate® Vascular Access Catheters and Introducers are specifically designed to minimize trauma to the neonatal patient and are available in a variety of kit configurations, in "Basic" or "Complete" pre-assembled procedure trays.

• Slender, low-profile hub reduces patient discomfort.
• Reinforced hub reduces catheter breakage.
• Accurate catheter positioning accomplished with depth marking at every centimeter.
• Catheter shaft diameters reduced to minimize puncture wound.
• Barium sulfate-loaded catheter body provides radiopacity for flouroscopic visualization.
• Soft, strong silicone shaft material provides "tissue friendly" long-term care.
• Also available in thermosensitive polyurethane which is easier to insert, yet softens after placement.

SUTURE WING DESIGN

The PICC-Nate® body uses a special "suture wing" design that is profiled for ideal hub securement with minimal skin irritation and easy site maintenance.

EXTENDED HUB

The extended hub option (see image right) provides convenient clinician access, eliminates the need for extension sets, is easy to keep clean, and minimizes skin irritation.

PEEL-AWAY INTRODUCERS

PICC-Nate® is available with a "peel-away" introducer. Introducers are also available separately.

— "Quick Flashback" cannula indicates immediate verification of vessel penetration.

— Double-beveled needle tips allow precise vessel entry.

— The funneled entry guides PICC introduction.