Bard StatLock MultiPurpose Stabilization Device

StatLock MultiPurpose Stabilization Device Features

• Long filaments (5") are ideal for securing chest tubes, drainage tubes and other, large, medical tubes
• Short filaments (2.5") provides an ideal method for securing winged central venous and other catheters
• Anchor pad consists of two strand nylon filaments for securing medical tubes
• An effective alternative to tape in helping improve clinical outcomes, quality of care and economic efficiencies
• Compatible with medical tubes and catheters
• Reduces catheter tip micromotion better than tape
• Reduces IV therapy complications and improves nursing efficiency
• Minimizes complications resulting from movement of a catheter
• Provides superlative results in promoting healthcare worker safety and patient satisfaction
• Demonstrated many significant advantages, for both patients and healthcare providers, compared to conventional methods of catheter securement
• Catheter holder with greater adhesive strength
• May help to reduce vessel trauma
• Provides greater stability over time
• Latex-free
• Sterile

How to use StatLock Stabilization Device?

1. Prep: Prepare targeted area using alcohol, to remove oil and moisturizer, and skin prep for skin protection and enhanced adhesion. Allow to dry completely as contact with alcohol can weaken bonding of components and pad adherence. Always connect the StatLock MultiPurpose stabilization device to tube or catheter before adhering pad to the skin.
2. Pull: To apply this device, first form a double loop by inserting both strands through their adjacent locking traps. Next slide the channel formed by the double looped strands on to the tubing. Then tighten the strands snugly against the tubing by pulling them.
3. Peel: Peel off the StatLock device paper backing.
4. Place: Place the device on targeted skin one side at a time.

1. Disengage: To disengage catheter/tube from StatLock catheter securement device, use hemostat forceps to gently twist the nylon strand near the point of origin until they snap open or cut the strands with scissors.
2. Dissolve: Dissolve the adhesive with alcohol swab while gently lifting the anchor pad.
3. Document: Note StatLock Stabilization Device dressing change in the patient chart.
4. Dispose: Dispose of all equipment in appropriate containers.

• Do not use the StatLock device where loss of adherence could occur, such as with a confused patient, unattended access device, diaphoretic or non-adherent skin, or when the access device is not monitored daily.
• Observe universal blood and body fluid precautions and infection control procedures, during the StatLock MultiPurpose stabilization device application and removal.
• Suture the StatLock stabilization device pad to skin if necessary or deemed necessary.
• Avoid the StatLock securement device contact with alcohol or acetone, both can weaken bonding of components and the pad adherence.
• Minimize catheter manipulation during application and removal.
• Remove oil and moisturizer from targeted skin area.
• The anchor pad adherence and catheter/tube position should be routinely inspected.
• Orient the StatLock device so arrows point toward the catheter tip.
• The device should be replaced every 7 days.
• A luer-lock connector must be used to secure venous and arterial catheters.
• Always apply the adhesive strip to central venous and arterial catheters at or near the insertion site when using a StatLock MultiPurpose stabilization device.
• This is a single-use device. Reuse/and or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patent.
• Do not re-sterilize. The sterility of the single-use device is not guaranteed following re-sterilization because of an indeterminable degree of potential pyrogenic or microbial contamination which may lead to infection complications. Re-sterilization may compromise the structural integrity, essential material and/or design characteristics and may lead to an unpredictable loss of functionality and/or device failure.

• Known tape or adhesive allergies
• Known sensitivity to benzoin