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Stabilization Device Designed to stabilize compatible PICC catheters C. R. Bard, Inc. 8195 Industrial Blvd. Covington, GA 30014 Customer Service: 800.526.4455 Fax: 800.852.1339 Application Technique Prep 1. Cleanse and degrease insertion and stabilization sites using 1 to 2 alcohol pads or chlorhexidine solution. Extend on both sides to an area larger than where the anchor pad will be placed and allow to dry completely. 2. Apply provided skin protectant to stabilization site. Extend to both sides of the stabilization site covering an area larger than where the StatLock® device anchor pad will be placed. Allow skin protectant to dry completely (10 to 15 seconds) until the skin is smooth to the touch. Press 3. Orient the StatLock® device anchor pad so directional arrows point toward the insertion site. 4. Place one catheter wing hole over one post, then slide StatLock® PICC Plus Stabilization Device to capture second hole on opposite post. 5. Support underneath the anchor pad and catheter while closing retainer doors. Place and Peel 6. Hold the StatLock® device retainer securely as you peel away paper backing from the StatLock® device anchor pad, one side at a time, and place on skin. 7. Apply chlorhexidine disc per manufacturer’s instructions for use, if indicated. 8. Apply transparent dressing per hospital policy. 9. Date and time dressing per hospital policy. Place per manufacturers’ directions Removal Technique Dissolve 1. Remove the transparent dressing using stretch-technique up to the StatLock® device anchor pad. NOTE: Dab alcohol over the transparent dressing if difficult to remove. Continue to stretch off the skin. 2. Use 3-4 alcohol pads to lift the corner edge of the anchor pad, then continue to stroke the under surface of the pad with generous amounts of alcohol to dissolve the anchor pad away from the skin. 3. Fold the anchor pad under itself and repeat on opposite side. Do not pull or use force to remove pad. The more alcohol used, the easier the removal. 4. Stabilize catheter while holding the StatLock® stabilization device. Use thumb of opposite hand to gently lift retainer door from behind, while pressing down with index finger as shown. Reposition hands and repeat process to open second retainer door. NOTE: It is best to grasp the plastic doors from the bottom edge. 5. Carefully remove PICC from retainer. 6. Remove the remaining portion of the transparent dressing and complete dressing change per policy or discontinue the catheter. StatLock® stabilization devices should be monitored daily and replaced when clinically indicated, at least every 7 days. Catheter insertion site should be treated per established hospital policy and procedure. StatLock® stabilization devices are contraindicated on patients with known tape or adhesive allergies. Please consult product inserts and labels for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions and directions for use. StatLock® stabilization devices are sterile and latex-free. Bard and StatLock are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of C. R. Bard, Inc. ©Copyright 2010 C. R. Bard, Inc. All rights reserved. M1087 (1004-04) R07/10 HIM P09/10 5M

Designed to stabilize compatible PICC catheters Application Technique Prep 1. Cleanse and degrease insertion and stabilization sites using 1 to 2 alcohol pads or chlorhexidine solution. Extend on both sides to an area larger than where the StatLock® device anchor pad will be placed and allow to dry completely. 2. Apply provided skin protectant to stabilization site. Extend to both sides of the stabilization site covering an area larger than where the StatLock® device anchor pad will be placed. Allow skin protectant to dry completely (10 to 15 seconds) until the skin is smooth to the touch....