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Can heparin be infused through the Groshong* catheter?

April 26, 2017catheter groshong* heparin infused

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Can heparin be infused through the Groshong* catheter?

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Yes. Heparin will not harm the Groshong* catheter or the valve. However, heparin is not necessary when using the Groshong* catheter because the catheter is flushed with normal saline to help clear the lumen of the catheter after receiving medications or having blood withdrawn for a lab test. Please refer to the Instructions for Use (IFU) for further details.