Bard StatLock Universal Plus Stabilization Device

StatLock Universal Plus Stabilization Device Features

• Bard StatLock Universal Plus Stabilization Device has a releasable device clamp and anchor pad
• Improves patient comfort and safety by eliminating the need to secure catheters with suture
• Minimizes complications associated with suturing
• Reduces catheter tip micromotion better than tape and provides greater stability over time
• Catheter holder with greater adhesive strength
• Maintains IV catheter placement better than others
• Effective alternative to tape in helping improve clinical outcomes, quality of care, and economic efficiencies
• Prevents needlestick risks to healthcare workers
• Extra large size is specially adapted to secure 14-16 Fr peritoneal lavage catheters
• Latex-free, Sterile, and FSA approved

Why use a Statlock Stabilization Device?

• StatLock Stabilization Device has the proven ability to reduce IV therapy complications, improve nursing efficiency, and decrease the costs of complications
• Designed to minimize complications resulting from movement of a catheter and may help to reduce vessel trauma
• Demonstrated many significant advantages, for both patients and healthcare providers, compared to conventional methods of catheter securement

StatLock Device Retainer:

• Releasable StatLock device clamp
• When closed, allows for the securement of lubricious catheters
• When opened, permits gradual withdrawal of the catheter without pad replacement
• Versatility: Fits virtually all catheter sizes

StatLock Device Anchor Pad:

• Custom StatLock device pad (with underlying hydrocolloid swath) allows for skin-safe adherence
• Allows for visibility of insertion site
• Unique alcohol-soluble adhesive is gentle on the skin
• Latex-free foam fabric with breathable perspiration holes
• Includes skin protectant for enhanced stabilization

StatLock Universal Plus User Guide

What to buy with Bard StatLock Device

• Graham-Field Tube/Catheter Clamp
• Bard Nylon Catheter Plug
• Catheter Inserter

How to use StatLock Catheter Securement Device?

Application Technique

• Prep:
  • Prepare the targeted securement site with alcohol or Chloraprep solution to degrease the skin. Then apply a skin protectant solution for enhanced adherence and skin protection. Allow to dry completely for 10 to 15 seconds.
  • Wipe the catheter with the remaining skin protectant (so it is wet for insertion into the StatLock device retainer).
  Note: Always secure the catheter to the StatLock device retainer before placing the pad on the skin.
• Press:
  • Bring the StatLock device anchor pad into position. Stabilize the catheter between fingers and then double-tug the catheter to stretch-fit into the retainer.
  • Close lid
• Peel and Place:
  • Peel away the StatLock Universal Plus stabilization device paper backing one side at a time
  • Place on the skin

Removal Technique

• Disengage:
  • Open the StatLock device retainer by pressing the tab and lifting the lid
  • Carefully lift the catheter from the retainer
• Dissolve:
  • First, lift the edge of the anchor pad using 3 to 4 alcohol pads
  • Then continue to stroke the undersurface of the pad with alcohol to dissolve the adhesive anchor pad away from the skin
  Note: Do not pull or force the pad to remove

Warnings and Precautions

• Do not use the StatLock device where the 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 Universal Plus stabilization device application and removal.
• Suture the StatLock stabilization device pad to the skin if necessary or deemed necessary.
• Avoid the StatLock securement device contact with alcohol or acetone, both can weaken the bonding of components and the StatLock device pad adherence.
• Minimize catheter manipulation during application and removal.
• Remove oil and moisturizer from the targeted skin area.
• The StatLock catheter securement device pad adherence and catheter/tube position should be routinely inspected.
• Orient the StatLock stabilization 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 Universal Plus catheter stabilization device.
• This is a single-use device. Reuse/and or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, and 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.

Contraindications

• Known tape or adhesive allergies
• Known sensitivity to benzoin