GamCath Short-Term Catheters

Advancing catheter technologies to improve therapy access for acute patients

More access options to optimize therapy delivery

Catheter choices may help optimize therapy delivery and streamline workflows in the ICU. Based on our expertise in acute dialysis, Vantive has developed a broad range of GamCath catheters that combine flexibility and innovation to help provide optimal patient care. The line of GamCath catheters includes Conventional and HighFlow coating options to meet the unique needs of adult and pediatric patients in the ICU.

Conventional catheters designed for flexibility and safety

With a wide range of high-quality options, GamCath conventional catheters are designed for treatment flexibility and patient safety when short-term vascular access is needed to perform extracorporeal blood purification therapies.

 

The GamCath catheter hub is fixed and molded to the lumen, creating a seamless passageway to the extensions.1 The catheters are made of thermosensitive DEHP-free polyurethane material.1

 

Color-coded safety clamps with ID inserts are printed with information on size, length and priming volumes.1

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HighFlow catheters help optimize access during acute therapies

GamCath HighFlow short-term catheters feature a unique lumen design for increased blood flow and optimized access in acute therapies.

GamCath: high-flow vs. conventional double-D

Increased blood flow

The GamCath HighFlow catheter’s kidney-shaped lumen design with larger arterial lumen may ease arterial pressure, allowing for improved blood flow.2

GamCath design

Reduced risk of clotting

The staggered double-lumen tip configuration of the GamCath HighFlow catheter is free of side holes and may reduce the risk of clotting.3,4

Supporting the unique needs of acute patients

The broad line of GamCath catheters is an integral part of Vantive’s comprehensive framework of products, services and support, specially developed for the needs of ICU professionals and their patients. GamCath catheters leverage Vantive’s long-standing leadership and expertise in critical care to help further maximize treatment options powered by our market-leading PrisMax and Prismaflex technology, all to support the individual needs of acute patients.

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Important Safety Information

GAMCATH CATHETERS

Indications

GamCath Dialysis Catheter Kits are used to obtain vascular access to perform extracorporeal blood purification. They can be used in the subclavian, jugular or femoral veins to treat patients with chronic or acute renal failure.

The GamCath Dialysis Catheter provides temporary vascular access to treat patients with chronic or acute renal failure that require extracorporeal blood purification.

Contraindications and exclusions

These catheters are not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections. These catheters are not intended for any use other than which is indicated. Do not insert the catheter in thrombosed vessels.

Intended Patient Population(s)

Adult or pediatric patients except those with thrombosed vessels who are afflicted with acute or chronic renal failure and may require, at the discretion of a qualified physician, temporary vascular access for extracorporeal blood purification are suitable to be treated with

GamCath Dialysis Catheter Kit.

For the safe and proper use of the device referenced within, refer to warnings, precautions and the complete instructions for use or the appropriate manual available.

 

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Vantive, GamCath, Prismaflex and PrisMax are trademarks of Vantive Health LLC or its affiliates.

References

  1. Vantive Health LLC. GamCath HighFlow Dolphin Catheter 510(k) Summary.

  2. Costantino et al, Dipartimento di Bioingegneria Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Modular and comparative CFD catheter analysis; Data available on file.

  3. Moore HL. Side holes at the tip of chronic hemodialysis catheters are harmful. J Vasc Access. 2001;2(1):8-16.

  4. Tal MG, Peixoto AJ, Crowley ST, Denbow N, Eliseo D, Pollak J. Comparison of side hole versus non side hole high flow hemodialysis catheters. Hemodial Int. 2006;10(1):63-67.