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B) Dispose of the surgical blade and capture housing using hospitalapproved
policy for sharps.
NOTE: If the surgical blade does not embed in the capture housing
after exiting the patient, it can be removed from its connector with a
hemostat.
STEP 7: PREPARE TO ATTACH CATHETER TO COIL
A) Unlock rear handle by rotating the lock wheel forward.
B) Advance the rear handle to extend coil and bayonet fitting above
the level of the positioning arm (Figure 17).
FIGURE 17.
C) Lock the rear handle by rotating the lock wheel rearward.
STEP 8: ATTACH CATHETER TO COIL
A) Align polycarbonate fitting on catheter with bayonet fitting on
coil.
B) Push catheter tip into bayonet fitting and rotate clockwise until
fully seated (Figure 18).
FIGURE 18.
C) Remove positioning arm and mast and dispose of using hospitalapproved
policy for potential biohazards.
CAUTION: Confirm that catheter is secure to bayonet fitting on coil
before placing catheter in patient.
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STEP 9: PREPARE TO PLACE CATHETER
A) Use a scalpel to make an incision (approximately 1.0 cm) directly
adjacent to the coil through the skin and subcutaneous tissue
(Figure 19).
CAUTION: Cut the skin and subcutaneous tissue only. Fascial cut
not required.
FIGURE 19.
B) Apply sterile, water-soluble lubricant to the catheter at the
surgical track site.
C) Unlock rear handle by rotating the lock wheel forward.
D) Retract rear handle until stop, bringing catheter tip into contact
with T-SPeC® sound tip.
E) Lock the rear handle by rotating the lock wheel rearward.
CATHETER PLACEMENT
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: A flexible cystoscope is required to ensure proper
placement of the catheter in the bladder.
CAUTION: Use Luer syringe (provided) for balloon inflation. Do not use
needle inflation. Do not overinflate the catheter balloon (maximum 10
cc/ml). Inflate the catheter balloon with sterile water only.
CAUTION: Inflate and deflate catheter balloon before use to confirm
function and integrity.