IV catheter band FlexAgrip™

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Product Overview
FlexAgrip™ Technology is a patented catheter securement technology comprising a rigid plastic member with shape memory capabilities designed to take the shape of any type of catheter to provide catheter securement. It is engineered to withstand high pull forces while maintaining patient comfort through use of soft, breathable materials.

Available Variants

• FlexAgrip™ Catheter Securement — a catheter securement device with self-adhesive backing and a rigid plastic member with shape memory capabilities to stabilize medical tubing.
• Pharmapore® Catheter Securement Dressing — FlexAgrip™ technology integrated within a transparent, breathable, virus-proof and waterproof polyurethane film dressing for catheter insertion site protection; available with or without an additional FlexAgrip™ device for enhanced stabilization.
• Pharmapore® PU IV Frame Style with FlexAgrip™ — a film dressing (no pad) with a frame-style delivery system and integrated FlexAgrip™ securement for easier application and improved tubing stabilization.

Key Features

• All-in-one catheter securement dressing providing insertion site protection and catheter stabilization.
• Sutureless securement.
• Reinforced border reducing edge lift to maintain catheter fixation.
• Large viewing window allowing constant visual inspection of the insertion site.
• Breathable, waterproof, bacteria-proof and virus-proof barrier protecting skin from external contaminants.
• Shape Memory Technology that conforms to any catheter size or type.
• Notch design that conforms around tubing to allow a proper seal.
• Designed to be worn for up to 7 days (product-dependent).
• Pharmapore® Catheter Securement Dressing includes an additional Secure Strip to enhance securement.
• FlexAgrip™ device: reinforced strip to reduce edge lift; dual notches to conform around various hubs and tubings; breathable, comfortable rigid member for stabilization; fewer application steps; compatible with existing IV dressing protocols.

Indications

• Securement device and/or occlusive dressing for compatible IV catheters.
• Various securement designs available depending on tubing/catheter to be secured. Examples include use for Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) or arterial catheters and for Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) and central venous catheters (CVC).
• Example product codes referenced for indication mapping: FGS0109, FGS0210, CSD1129, FGS607, FGS709, FGS657, FGS0617, CSD0119, CSD0422, FGS85115, FGS1012.

Precautions

• Reuse of the product increases risk of infection or cross-contamination.
• Do not use the dressing with highly exuding wounds as it may cause tissue maceration.
• Do not use the securement on patients with known tape or adhesive allergies.
• Remove oil and moisturizers from the targeted skin area; skin must be dry before application to ensure good adhesion.
• Minimize catheter/tube manipulation during application and removal of the FlexAgrip™ device.

Additional Information

• Layer diagram and product IFU and brochure are provided by the manufacturer as product documentation.
• Designed to increase catheter dwell time and reduce catheter-related complications.

Technical Specifications

• Technology: patented shape memory rigid plastic member combined with soft, breathable materials.
• Intended wear time: up to 7 days (product-dependent).
• Barrier properties: breathable, waterproof, bacteria-proof and virus-proof (for Pharmapore® variants).
• Design features: reinforced border, dual notches, large viewing window, Secure Strip option on Pharmapore® dressing.
• Example product codes (reference purposes): FGS0109, FGS0210, CSD1129, FGS607, FGS709, FGS657, FGS0617, CSD0119, CSD0422, FGS85115, FGS1012.