Mediziv Central Vein Catheter

FDA-Cleared Indications

• Provide central venous access for intravenous administration of medications and fluids.
• Provide access for patients requiring prolonged or repeated intravenous therapy.
• Allow blood sampling and central venous pressure or hemodynamic monitoring when clinically indicated.

Clinical Applications

• Central venous access for intravenous medications and fluids
• Administration of parenteral nutrition when central access is required
• Blood sampling through a central venous catheter
• Central venous pressure or hemodynamic monitoring
• Placement through a large vein in the neck, chest, or groin

Reported off-label uses

• Use as access during selected endovascular procedures, such as venous interventions, when the catheter's configuration and labeling are appropriate

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

• Available catheter sizes and configurations should be selected according to the patient's anatomy, treatment requirements, and the intended access vein.
• Placement requires sterile or aseptic technique and appropriate clinician training; ultrasound guidance is commonly used to improve venous access and reduce complications.
• Confirm compatibility with infusion solutions, pressure-injection requirements, guidewires, dilators, and other components before use.
• MRI safety depends on the specific catheter materials and configuration; review the current product labeling before an MRI examination.
• Potential complications include infection, bleeding, thrombosis, catheter malposition, vessel injury, air embolism, and pneumothorax depending on the access site. Do not use when central venous catheterization is contraindicated for the individual patient.