Arrow SmartSeal Sheath: Unique Valve Design For Use With Chronic Hemodialysis Catheters

Reading, PA - Air embolism is a serious concern with the insertion of dialysis catheters. Although perceived as infrequent, the effects are potentially fatal. Physicians need a simple, safe way to manage this risk. Arrow International's response: the Arrow SmartSeal Hemostatic Peelable Dialysis Sheath, available in the United States both individually and in select chronic hemodialysis catheter kits.

The "brain" of the SmartSeal sheath is a unique dual hemostatic valve that plays three critical roles, says Arrow's Jim Fitzpatrick, Vice President of Special Procedures Business Unit. "It's designed to minimize risk of air embolism, minimize blood loss and reduce clinicians' exposure to blood-borne pathogens during the entire catheterization procedure."

SmartSeal is also engineered to ease insertion, with user-friendly features including:

• Easy-to-grip tabs
• Easy-to-peel sheath with break-away hemostatic valve
• A sheath tip that enables smooth, atraumatic transition during insertion

"The SmartSeal sheath exemplifies Arrow's commitment to safety and protection for patients and healthcare workers," Fitzpatrick says.

Arrow International's suite of catheter-based dialysis devices includes the Arrow Cannon II Plus Retrograde-Tunneled, Tip-First Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter, the Arrow Edge Antegrade-Tunneled Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter, the Arrow Simplicity Color-Coded Micro-Puncture Introducer Set and the Arrow-Trerotola PTD. Each is created in close consultation with the experts who use them, then designed with the unique features these experts need to treat their patients successfully. The resulting dialysis devices are as easy to use as they are effective.

SOURCE: Arrow International, Inc.