Multi-Med Infusion Catheter and Kit Double Triple
Baxter Healthcare
FDA Clearance Information
The multi-med infusion catheter received FDA clearance via the 510(k) pathway on October 14, 1988. Manufactured by Baxter Healthcare, it is classified as a Class 2 device under product code DQY.
What It Is
FDA-Cleared Indications
- Percutaneous catheter access for intravenous infusion through the venous system.
- Administration of multiple compatible medications or fluids when separate infusion pathways are needed.
- Use in patients requiring venous access for ongoing infusion therapy, according to the product labeling and catheter configuration.
Clinical Applications
- Multiple intravenous medication infusions through separate catheter lumens.
- Administration of compatible intravenous fluids through a single venous access site.
- Venous access during complex hospital-based treatment when more than one infusion is required.
- Infusion management in critical-care and perioperative settings when consistent with the device labeling.
Reported off-label uses
- Use as an access catheter during selected endovascular procedures, when the catheter specifications and treating physician's judgment support that use.
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
- Confirm catheter size, length, lumen configuration, flow characteristics, and intended venous access site before placement.
- Check medication and fluid compatibility for simultaneous infusion; incompatible substances may require separate lumens or sequential administration with appropriate flushing.
- Use sterile insertion, dressing, access, and maintenance technique to reduce infection, thrombosis, bleeding, and mechanical complications.
- MRI safety is configuration-specific. Review the current labeling for the catheter and kit, including any guidewires, needles, connectors, or other components, before MRI exposure.
- Do not use if the device is damaged, contaminated, or incompatible with the planned infusion. Patient-specific contraindications include infection at the insertion site, unsuitable venous anatomy, or inability to safely obtain venous access.
Procedures that use this device
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the multi-med infusion catheter used for?
It is used for the simultaneous infusion of multiple medications or fluids intravenously.
What specialties typically use this device?
This device is typically used in critical care, oncology, and surgical specialties.
What are the FDA-cleared indications?
It is indicated for patients requiring multiple intravenous therapies, such as in critical care or oncology settings.