Mahurkar Dual Limen Femoral Catheter

FDA-Cleared Indications

• Temporary percutaneous venous access for hemodialysis.
• Hemodialysis access when a temporary central venous catheter is clinically required.

Clinical Applications

• Temporary hemodialysis access in patients with acute kidney injury.
• Hemodialysis while a permanent vascular access, such as an arteriovenous fistula or graft, is being created or matures.
• Hemodialysis when other suitable venous access sites are unavailable or cannot be used.

Reported off-label uses

• Temporary large-bore venous access for selected extracorporeal blood therapies other than routine hemodialysis, when permitted by institutional policy and clinical judgment.

Off-label use: these uses are reported in practice or the literature but are not part of the FDA-cleared indications. Physicians may use a cleared device off-label based on their medical judgment; the manufacturer may not promote off-label uses.

Practical Considerations

• The catheter is inserted into the femoral vein using sterile technique and, when available, ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance.
• It is intended for temporary use rather than long-term dialysis access; femoral placement generally has greater infection and thrombosis concerns than some alternative access sites.
• The catheter size and length must match the patient's anatomy, dialysis requirements, and insertion site.
• It must connect to compatible dialysis tubing and equipment, with careful flushing, clamping, and dressing care to reduce air entry, clotting, and infection.
• MRI safety depends on the exact catheter materials and labeling. Confirm the device-specific MRI conditions before scanning; do not assume that an older catheter is MRI safe.