PakuMed. For treatment. And for everyday life. We offer implantable port catheter systems for medication, dialysis and parenteral nutrition amongst other indications. Once inserted, they must function properly for weeks, months or possibly even for years. Port-catheter systems concern not only the illness, but also the life of the patient. Every system from PakuMed stands for three aspects: they are tailored to the indications and requirements, they are simple and safe in operation and during the treatment and offer a high degree of wearing comfort. Patient care guide

Dear patient your doctor has recommended a PakuMed port catheter system because your treatment requires the frequent administration of medication or fluids into your bloodstream. The nursing staff may also need blood samples. A port catheter system provides a permanent and long-term access to a vessel. This, fully implanted, may give you quality of life and comfort, as well as protecting your smaller blood vessels. This guide will help you to understand more about the "port" and clarifies possible questions and care instructions for your TITAN-PORT catheter system. This booklet is only a point...

What is a port? The TITAN-PORT catheter system is a fully implantable port catheter system. Usually referred to simply as a "port", it provides a continuous venous access to the bloodstream that can be used for more frequent applications. The implantation of the port catheter is usually carried out on an outpatient basis under local anaesthetic. The port catheter system consists of two parts: the so-called port chamber and the port catheter. The port chamber is a hollow body made of titanium, in which a stable silicone membrane is embedded. For therapy, the port chamber is punctured with an appropriate...

medical products gmbh • The port catheter system is placed completely under the skin. You can feel a slight elevation where the port chamber sits. • The palpable port chamber is mostly located approximately below the collarbone. Your treating doctor together with you will determine the exact position. • A small scar (3-5cm), which usually occurs in the area where the implanted port catheter system, heals after 4 weeks. • The catheter is placed in a large vein that carries blood to the heart. Palpation of the port chamber Vena cava superior Left: View of the main veins in the chest Right: Implanted...

medical products gmbh ✓ A port allows your blood vessels to be spared, as smaller veins in arms or hands do not need to be punctured. By puncturing the silicone membrane in the port chamber with a special port needle, access to the bloodstream is established. This is especially important for treatment with chemotherapy. ✓ Once implanted, a port can remain in place as long as your doctor makes sure it works and you still need it. ✓ There is no need for a potentially unpleasant "search" for veins to take blood samples. ✓ X-rays and CT (computer tomography) are possible at any time. MRI (magnetic...

What is a port used for? The TITAN-PORT catheter systems allow repeated access to the vascular system, e.g. for: • long-term permanent access to the central vascular system • systemic chemotherapy • regular administration of medication • regional chemotherapy • blood collection for poor peripheral vascular status • long-term infusion therapy • pain therapy • before, during and after operations, especially for malignant diseases • parenteral nutrition (artificial feeding)

medical products gmbh The port can be used in several ways, incl. • bolus injections The drug is administered in a single injection and the needle is then immediately removed from the port. • continuous infusion The port needle can remain in the port for up to 48 hours (recommended). The port needle can be used to administer medicines and fluids, such as artificial food that takes a bit more time. • blood collection The port can be used to take blood samples for further testing. Afterwards, care should be taken to ensure that the system is rinsed sufficiently with saline solution.

medical products gmbh • The system can be immediately used after implantation. To puncture the port catheter system your doctor will need special port needles, such as the SFN® non-coring needles. Other needles could damage the membrane of your port. Port needles are disposable products. • Puncturing is done under sterile conditions. We recommend sterile gloves for the user and mouth protection for you and the doctor or nursing staff. • The skin area around the port has to be disinfected and air-dried. The port is then fixed under the skin with sterile gloves. Before application, the port needle...

Safety system of SFN® port needles explained in 3 steps: fix the port with one hand, with the other hand puncture the port needle straight to the base plate until the port needle touches the titanium base of the port chamber. fix the port with one hand, pull out the port needle with the other hand. 3. Click the safety system: the safety system is released audibly. Now guide the protective flap over the port needle with the hand holding the needle and let the flap audibly click into place. SFN®- PORT Needle Demo of different needles: “not this way but like the non-coring SFN® port needle by PakuMed”...

medical products gmbh The correct care of the port catheter systems is mandatory for the longevity of the systems. • Before a treatment, the correct position of the port chamber must be palpated and it must be ensured that there is no wound or infection. • The port catheter system may only be punctured with a non-coring port needle. SFN® port needle: puncture vertically up to the base plate of the port • Puncture vertically to the base plate of the port chamber (see illustration) • Ensure sterile, germ-free puncture. • After infusions, regular flushing is necessary. This is especially important...