KiteLock 4% Catheter Lock Solution
The KiteLock™ 4% Catheter Lock Solution by SterileCare is a medical device designed to maintain catheter patency and reduce the risk of catheter-related complications. It is a 4% trisodium citrate solution used to fill the lumen of central venous catheters when not in use, preventing clot formation and minimizing the risk of infection.
Key Features:
• Anticoagulant Properties: The 4% trisodium citrate concentration effectively prevents clot formation within the catheter lumen, reducing the need for thrombolytic interventions.
• Antimicrobial Action: Trisodium citrate has inherent antimicrobial properties, which help in reducing the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections.
• Biocompatibility: KiteLock™ 4% is biocompatible and well-tolerated by patients, minimizing the risk of adverse reactions.
• Ease of Use: The solution is easy to instill and remove from the catheter, facilitating routine catheter maintenance.
Applications:
• Hemodialysis: Used to lock hemodialysis catheters between sessions, maintaining patency and reducing infection risk.
• Parenteral Nutrition: Helps in maintaining central line patency for patients receiving long-term parenteral nutrition.
• Chemotherapy: Ensures the patency of central venous catheters used for chemotherapy administration.
Incorporating KiteLock™ 4% into catheter care protocols can enhance patient safety by maintaining catheter function and reducing the incidence of catheter-related complications.