Description

The GRIPPER PLUS™ POWER P.A.C. Safety Port Access Needle by Smiths Medical is a specialized medical device designed for healthcare professionals requiring reliable and safe access to implanted venous ports. This power-rated Huber needle is particularly suited for repeated or long-term medication infusions, such as chemotherapy, and is compatible with power-injectable implantable venous access ports for contrast media injection.

Key Features

• Safety Mechanism: The needle features an integrated safety arm that activates with an audible click during removal, providing both visual and tactile confirmation. This mechanism locks the needle for secure disposal, significantly reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

• Patient Comfort: Equipped with a thick cushioned platform and a removable contoured grip, the needle ensures easy and precise insertion, enhancing patient comfort.

• Non-Coring Needle: The non-siliconized design ensures reliable port access while minimizing the risk of coring the septum.

• Power Injection Capability: Supports injection rates up to 5 mL/sec and pressures up to 300 psi.

Technical Specifications

• MR Conditional: Safe for use in MRI environments up to 3 Tesla.
• Material Composition: Free from natural rubber latex, DEHP, and animal-derived substances.
• ANTT® Evaluation: Positively evaluated for Aseptic Non Touch Technique.

Configuration Options

• Gauge Sizes: Available in 19G, 20G, and 22G.
• Needle Lengths: Options include 5/8 in (16 mm), 3/4 in (19 mm), 1 in (25 mm), and 1 1/4 in (32 mm).
• Extension Set: Features 20 cm clear blue tubing with or without Y-site, aiding in differentiation from non-power Huber needles.

Additional Features

• Priming Volume: 0.3 mL without Y-site and 0.8 mL with needleless Y-site.
• Box Quantity: Packaged with 12 units per box.
• Material Composition: Includes acetal, EVA, acrylic copolymer, 304 stainless steel, LDPE, PVC with TOTM plasticizer, and ABS.

Sterilization and Shelf Life

• Sterilization: Sterilized using ethylene oxide.
• Shelf Life: Maintains a 5-year shelf life if unopened and undamaged.

Additional Information

Designed for use with PORT-A-CATH® POWER P.A.C. systems, the needle's blue tubing and color-coded clamps facilitate easy identification of power injection capability. Manufactured in Mexico, users should be aware of the California Proposition 65 warning regarding potential chemical exposure.