Device Dossier
Port-A-Cath - Vascular port/catheter
Device Dossier for Port-A-Cath - Vascular port/catheter (Vascular port/catheter, Class III, sponsor Smiths Medical). ARTG record, intended purpose, GMDN…
- GMDN category: Vascular port/catheter
Intended purpose
The PORT-A-CATH, PORT-A-CATH II, P.A.S. PORT T2 POWER P.A.C. implantable venous access systems are designed to permit repeated access to the vascular system for the parenteral delivery of medications, fluids, and nutritional solutions; for the sampling of venous blood; and power injection of contrast media.
Functional description
Implantation of a PORT-A-CATH® system involves a brief surgical procedure. It is placed completely inside the body. One end of the catheter is inserted into the vein, while the other end is connected to the portal, which is placed completely under the skin. The tip of the catheter is located in a vein at a point just above the heart.