* Low complication rate. The POWERWAND has the lowest complication rate ever reported in studies of vascular access devices.
* Kink resistance. The POWERWAND catheter is made of ChronoFlex® C-exclusively available on the POWERWAND-which, owing to a proprietary process, makes it virtually kink-free in almost all clinical situations.
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Other POWERWAND/Accelerated Seldinger Technique benefits include:
* Greater patient satisfaction, due to extended dwell time and blood draw-ability. In a published, peer-reviewed study (JAVA, Spring 2012), patients rated their satisfaction with the device at 98.7%. By comparison, only a minority of patients (42%) reports being satisfied about their experience with other kinds of peripheral IVs.
* Ease of insertion. Whether insertion is ultrasound-guided or by direct visualization, the Accelerated Seldinger Technique is an easier, safer, and faster method than the conventional Modified Seldinger Technique.
* Improved safety for patients and healthcare workers, by reducing the risk of accidental needlestick, guidewire and air embolism, contaminated components, and splash contamination.
"Our goal with the POWERWAND has been to deliver the safest, most reliable catheter a patient can have, using a technique that keeps healthcare workers safe as well. The published and presented studies demonstrate that we've met that goal," said Dr. Bierman.
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