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PowerPort

Manufactured by Bard
Categorised under Vascular > Venous ports
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The PowerPort* device is the first MRI-safe port which is indicated for power injection when used with the PowerLoc* safety infusion set. It combines reliable venous access with the unique ability for power-injected Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography (CECT) scans. Power injected CECT scans produce superior images to help better manage patient care.

The PowerPort* Implantable Port allows patients to receive IV therapies and CECT scans without the need for repeated venepuncture.  

The palpation points and unique triangular shape of the PowerPort* implanted port make it easy to distinguish from non-power ports. The PowerPort* device offers easy, flexible placement and access.

 

Features & Benefits 

 

Unique Benefits of the PowerPort* Device 

* Lightweight for patient comfort

* Reduced artifact - better imaging capability

 

Enables Superior Imaging

* MRI-safe to 3 Tesla

* Power injection and CECT scan capable when used with the PowerLoc* safety infusion set.

* Withstands 5ml/s power injection at 300 PSI pressure limit setting

 

Easily Identifiable 

* Soft palpation points on septum

* Unique triangular port shape

* Unique Patient Discharge Packet   

 

PowerLoc* Safety Infusion Set 

The PowerLoc* safety infusion set is the ideal device for accessing PowerPort* devices. This power-combo enables contrast agents to be power-injected. As a result, tissues show up more clearly in CECT scans, making it easier to monitor patient condition.

A variety of PowerLoc* safety infusion set options are also available as accessory kits for continued PowerPort* device access needs.

 

Power Injectable 

* 300psi, 19 Ga. and 20Ga. needles with 5ml/s

* 300psi, 22 Ga. needle with 2ml/s

 

Comfortable for the Patient 

* Small foot print

* Easy to dress

* DEHP and latex-free

* Ultra Low Profile

* Lower insertion and penetration force than other port access needles

 

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For further information on the Bard PowerPort contact Kerry Tod +44(0)1293606673

email  access.uk@crbard.com

LINKS

http://www.powerportadvantage.com/

http://www.barduk.com/

http://www.accessabilitybybard.co.uk/

 

* PowerPort is a trademark of CR Bard or an affiliate.

 

Member Reviews

from phil for Bard PowerPort

posted by phil on 03 September 2009 08:14:18
Thanks Peter, we await the newer version with interest. (I note on your latest image that the hub is also very close to the skin). I have had one where the curve of the line (due to the way it is packeged) did cause a problem with the tip up against the svc/atrial wall.
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from Peter Bream, Jr. for Bard PowerPort

posted by Peter Bream, Jr. on 02 September 2009 19:51:06
Update: I have now had three ports come back with erosion. I stopped placing this port and went with the Navylist port instead. It has performed well. It comes in four versions, I use the titanium low profile and titanium standard. I had one issue with the "CT" writing that came off before placing the port. It was a plastic one and now that I use the Titanium ones we haven't had a problem. BTW there will be a new version of the Bard product that has either just come out or will just come out that has lower profile nubs. I have been shown several prototypes over the past 6 months so even though it is a small problem, even Bard recognizes it and is changing their product. Here is the most recent one.

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from phil for Bard PowerPort

posted by phil on 08 April 2009 12:22:36
Not sure why Tenapp is having problems. I have put in at least 15 of these with no problem with the peelaway sheath which seems no different to any other valved peelaway. Can you be more specific/show some images of what the problem is ? Take a look at our video of port insertion in the training section and see how we peelaway the sheath. Are you doing something differently ?
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from tenapp for Bard PowerPort

posted by tenapp on 06 April 2009 20:25:22
The AirGuard Valved Introducer within the Power Port (reorder #1808000) does not peel away properly, completely encasing the catheter 50% of the time requiring manipulation/cutting and risking loosing access
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from paulr for Bard PowerPort

posted by paulr on 13 February 2009 17:15:10
One problem out of 65 doesnt seem much. Put in about 20 of these with no problem. A bit smaller than some of the others, but also more expensive.
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from Peter Bream, Jr. for Bard PowerPort

posted by Peter Bream, Jr. on 17 November 2008 20:43:26
I have placed about 60 of these and overall like the port. However, we recently had one come back after 4-5 months with one of the nubs on the port surface eroded through the skin. I have heard of others having this problem. In addition, they package the port catheter in a tight coil. No matter how I place it in the patient, the catheter curves toward the atrial wall. In one patient it was so severe it caused SVT. Overall, I have liked this port and it has functioned well. We are evaluating other power injectable ports due to what we see is a design flaw. See the picture.

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from paulr for Bard PowerPort

posted by paulr on 01 April 2008 09:36:01
Seems to be about the same price as some of the other ports out there.
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from rodo for Bard PowerPort

posted by rodo on 24 February 2008 22:40:03
great stuff......unique certified up to 5ml/sec power injection. too expensive.
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