Description

The GRIPPER PLUS™ POWER P.A.C. Safety Port Access Needle by ICU Medical Inc. is a specialized tool designed for secure and efficient vascular access. This power-rated safety Huber needle is particularly suited for healthcare settings requiring repeated or long-term infusion therapies, such as chemotherapy, and for the power injection of contrast media.

Key Features

• Integrated Safety Mechanism: Provides both audible and visual confirmation during needle removal, significantly reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

• Patient Comfort: Features a thick, cushioned needle platform and a removable contoured grip, ensuring easy, precise, and comfortable insertion.

• Extension Set: Equipped with 20 cm clear blue tubing, available with or without a luer-activated, needlefree Y-site. Color-coded clamps enhance identification, distinguishing it from non-power Huber needles.

Technical Specifications

• Power Injection Capability: Supports injection rates up to 5 mL/sec and withstands pressures up to 300 psi.

• Needle Design: Non-coring, non-siliconized, and latex-free with a small footprint base.

• Priming Volume: Options of 0.3 mL or 0.8 mL depending on the extension set version.

• MR Conditional: Safe for use in MRI environments up to 3 Tesla.

• Material Safety: Free from DEHP plasticizer, natural rubber, and animal-derived substances.

Sterilization and Shelf Life

Sterilized using ethylene oxide, the needle maintains a 5-year shelf life provided the packaging remains undamaged and unopened.

Available Configurations

• Gauge Options:
• 19 gauge: Lengths of 3/4", 1", 1-1/4"

• 20 gauge: Lengths of 5/8", 3/4", 1", 1-1/4"

• Extension Set Options: With or without Y-site, featuring blue tubing for easy differentiation.

Compliance and Certifications

• CE Marked
• ANTT® Evaluation: Positively evaluated for Aseptic Non Touch Technique.

Packaging

Each box contains 12 needles, with various packaging options available.

General Warnings

Contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, refer to appropriate warnings.

This product is engineered to enhance clinical safety and efficiency, making it an essential component for healthcare professionals managing implanted venous access ports.