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Arrow MAC

Flow Meets Maximum Versatility

The Arrow MAC is designed to meet the needs of a variety of patient types — from trauma to cardiac. The catheter combines the access of a sheath introducer with the high-flow lumens of a central line. The MAC's hemostasis valve allows for easy access for additional devices, such as a thermodilution catheter or Arrow MAC Companion Catheter adding up to three additional lumens. The 9 French distal lumen accommodates large fluid volumes when needed, while the 12-gauge proximal lumen provides a separate access for incompatible fluid administration.

Flow Rate Comparison by Vascular Device L/hr

IV1 PICC3 Intraosseous CVC3 Sheath
Introducer2		 Mac3
1.2 - 6.3 1.6 5 3-6 12 33

Note: This table compares the highest flow lumen per vascular access device. PICC, CVC, sheath introducer and MAC flow rates are gravity saline flow rates. IV and intraosseous flow rates are based off pressure bag flow rates, and they are provided by another manufacturer.

MAC Flow Rates

Lumen Flow
rate (ML/HR)3
Distal (9Fr.) No Catheter 33,000
Distal (9Fr.) with 8 Fr. Catheter 10,500
Proximal (12G) No Catheter 13,000

Based on 100 cm head height gravity saline flow rates. Flow rates would be higher with a rapid infuser or pressure bag.

References:

  1. Pressure Injectable VANTEX Central Venous Catheters Indications For Use.  Williamston, MI:  Centurion Medical Products; 4.

  2. Gupta N, Weber H, Moss S, Gaire-Patel K. Are antibiotic resistant “super bugs” a real challenge to antimicrobial central venous catheter performance? AVA 2014.

  3. O'Grady NP, Alexander M, Burns LA, et al. Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections, 2011 (Revised 2017). 2. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2017.

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