Maxflo Expert (PICC)

The Maxflo is a radiopaque peripherally inserted central catheter designed for medium and long-term therapy which can also be used for CT-rated injections of contrast media. Pressure resistance 325 psi / 22.4 bar.

Maxflo Expert is made of biostable polyurethane which allows a long-term use of the catheter (several months if necessary). It is supplied with a stylet to facilitate its insertion.

Maxflo is a PICC cathéter type (PICC : peripherally inserted central catheter) in polyurethane).

Other features of the product:

- Length of catheter 55 cm

- Radiopaque

- Antimicrobial (Antimicrobial agent: Agion technology made of silver ions)

- Centimetric graduations and numerical markings

- 1, 2 or 3 lumen

- Stylet

- Introducer Micro-Seldinger type with safety puncture needle (21G)

Maxflo Expert can be used for parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, antibiotherapy, pain treatment, administration of drugs etc... and is suitable for use with power injectors (CT scan).

Maxflo Expert is supplied in a rigid blister pack (double packaging) containing:

- 1 antimicrobian catheter, winged hub and integral extension tube (length 9 cm) with Roberts clamp with a printed inlay with on one side “maximum flow rate” and on the other side “325 psi”

- 1 echogenic puncture needle of small diameter 21G with safety features to avoid the risk of needle-stick injury

- 1 Nitinol guidewire with golden tungsten flexible tip and guide advancer, Ø 0.46 mm, length 135 cm. 

- 1 peel-away Desilet length 7 cm (MST type: Micro-Seldinger Technique)

- 1 safety scalpel

- 1 Bionector (2 Bionector for double lumen Maxflo, 3 Bionector for triple lumen Maxflo)

- 1 syringe10 ml

- 1 tape measure

- 1 Grip-Lok stabilization device (available in sterile individual packaging code 5804.10)

Other types of kits are available :

- Maxflo with a guidewire of 50 cm : see technical file code 8394.105/14/15/16/206/25/36

- Maxflo with a guidewire of 67 cm : see technical file code 8394.405/406/414/415/425/426/436