Description

The GRIPPER + POWER PAC (Gripper Plus Power P.A.C.™) by ICU Medical Inc. is a specialized safety Huber needle designed for seamless fluid administration and withdrawal from implanted ports. This device is particularly suited for use with power-injectable venous access ports, enabling efficient power injection of contrast media.

Key Features

• Safety Mechanism: Equipped with a safety feature that provides both audible and visual confirmation during needle removal, significantly reducing the risk of accidental needlestick injuries and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Patient Comfort: Includes a thick cushioned needle platform and a removable contoured grip for easy insertion, enhancing patient comfort.
• Non-Coring Design: The needle is non-coring and non-siliconized, ensuring reliable performance.

Design and Differentiation

• Extension Tubing: Features blue extension tubing for easy differentiation from non-power needles.
• Color-Coded Clamps: Comes with color-coded clamps that have printed power specifications.
• Optional Y-Site: Available with or without a luer-activated, needleless Y-site (NAC).

Compatibility and Performance

• Aseptic Technique: Positively evaluated for Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®).
• Sterilization: Sterilized using ethylene oxide.
• Injection Specifications: Supports power injection rates up to 5 mL/sec with a maximum pressure of 300 psi.
• MR Conditional: Compatible with MRI environments up to 3 Tesla.

Sizes and Configurations

• Gauge Options: Available in 19G and 20G.
• Length Variations: Lengths range from 5/8" to 1-1/4".
• Extension Set: Includes a 20 cm extension set with blue tubing.
• Priming Volume: 0.3 mL without Y-site and 0.8 mL with Y-site.

Material Composition

Constructed from high-quality materials including acetal, EVA, acrylic copolymer, 304 stainless steel, LDPE, PVC with TOTM, ABS, and martensitic stainless steel.

Safety and Biocompatibility

• Latex-Free: Not made with natural rubber latex.
• DEHP-Free: Free from DEHP plasticizer.
• Animal-Free: Contains no animal-derived substances.

Packaging and Shelf Life

• Packaging Options: Available in unit, shelf, and case packs with a box quantity of 12 units.
• Shelf Life: Offers a shelf life of 5 years, provided the packaging remains undamaged and unopened.

Origin and Handling

Manufactured in Mexico, the device should be handled according to the provided Instructions for Use to ensure safe and proper operation. Modifications or disassembly are not recommended, and specific guidelines should be followed to maintain device integrity.