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…

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.

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