SMTL Medical Disposable Datacard
Multi-lumen catheter
All Wales Contract: | Intravenous sets and related items |
Sterility Status: | Sterile |
Usage Status: | Single use |
Commonly used names: | Double or triple lumen |
Description
Multiple (usually 2 or 3) pieces of transparent tubing join to form one channel within a chamber (which may or may not be transparent) terminating with a male luer lock. All of the lumen possess a clamp (either a slide clamp or Roberts clamp) and terminate in a colour coded female luer lock and plug (some devices terminate in an needle-free connector). The tubes may differ in length and diameter, to be used for different flow rates. Each lumen commonly possesses a one-way valve.
Key areas where used
- Theatres
- ITU
- Coronary care
- High dependency units
Method of use
Used with central venous cannula and IV cannula (either directly attached to the end of the cannula or by the one-way injection port on cannula). Used for the administration of more than one medication or medication with fluids. Used on occasions when it is essential that two drugs are administered together but cannot be mixed prior to administration.
Presentation
Individually wrapped in a peel pouch
Sizes Required
- Not applicable
Example products
The following table lists examples of products known to be acceptable for this product description.
Brand Name | Product Code | Manufacturer |
Octopus double lumen with 2 Bionector | 841.24A | Vygon Ltd |
Octopus double lumen with 1 Bionector | 841.25A | Vygon Ltd |
Arrow triple lumen | BR-15853 | Kimal Scientific Products |
Revision Details
Editor | P Phillips, J Ford |
Revision No | 1.9 |
Revision date | 02/06/14 |
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Disclaimer
This datacard has been prepared as an aid to contracting for purchasers in the NHS in Wales, and should not be used as a substitute for literature, instructions or training from the manufacturers of the devices.
Products mentioned in this datacard are for illustration purposes only and should not be seen as an endorsement of these products.