Time and Motion Related to PICC Insertion Process and Catheter Tip Confirmation



Status:Recruiting
Healthy:No
Age Range:22 - Any
Updated:4/21/2016
Start Date:May 2015
End Date:November 2015
Contact:Sharon Molotsky, BSN, RN
Email:sharon.molotsky@crbard.com
Phone:856-266-1327

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Time and Motion Related to PICC Insertion Process and Catheter Tip Confirmation: A Comparison Between Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) and Sherlock 3CG® TCS

The purpose of the study is to evaluate differences in the time and costs between Sherlock
3CG® TCS and Chest X-ray to confirm the location of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
(PICC).

The study is a cross-sectional, observational design, characterized as a time and motion
study. The study will observe subjects and specific outcomes from the time a PICC insertion
procedure begins until the subject is cleared for administration of their prescribed
therapy. It will compare two approaches for PICC line placement and confirmation of PICC tip
placement.

The two methods for placing and confirming PICC lines to be examined in this study are: 1)
Standard of Care, defined as PICC line placement with Chest X-ray tip confirmation, and 2)
Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. These two
approaches are currently in use, and are not investigational.

The study will evaluate the time elapsed from the beginning of PICC line placement procedure
through the catheter tip confirmation (subject released for IV therapy). A researcher will
observe from the time the catheter kit is opened until your catheter is cleared for
administration of treatment. Limited subject follow-up includes review of subject medical
records related to the PICC line placement. Subjects will be followed only up to the point
at which the PICC line tip has been confirmed and the subject has been released to receive
IV therapy. For most subjects, all study data will be collected on Day 1.

The study is expected to include 120 subjects, 60 subjects will have confirmed PICC line
placement using Chest X-ray, and 60 will have confirmed PICC line placement using Sherlock
3CG® TCS. Each group of subjects will be from two clinical sites using either tip
confirmation method, for a total of 4 study sites.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Indicated for a PICC based on institutional practices.

- Able to read and comprehend English and has signed the Informed Consent Form to
participate in the study.

- PICC line is placed while a study observer is available and on the study site at the
time of the placement.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Infection, bacteremia, or septicemia is known or suspected.

- Body size is insufficient to accommodate the size of the implanted device.

- Known or is suspected to be allergic to materials contained in the device. Materials
in the device include polyurethane, stainless steel, polyimide, silicone,
polytetraflourine (PTFE), and nickle titanium.

- Past irradiation of prospective insertion site.

- Previous episodes of venous thrombosis or vascular surgical procedures at the
prospective placement site.

- Local tissue factors will prevent proper device stabilization and/or access.

- Under the age of 22.

- Receiving the PICC as a replacement with an over-the-wire exchange.

- Pregnant or lactating.

- Anatomical irregularities (structural and vascular of the central venous system)
which may compromise catheter insertion in both the primary arm and contralateral
arm.

- Previously enrolled in this clinical study or is participating in another clinical
study that is contraindicative to the treatment or outcomes of this investigation.

- Artificial heart or heart transplant.

- Anatomical abnormalities of the central venous system.

- Atrial fibrillation or other atrial arrhythmia's in which a P wave was not
consistently present on ECG.

- Clinician is unable to obtain accurate external measurement due to anatomical
abnormalities or personal/medical equipment.
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100 E Carroll St
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
(410) 546-6400
Phone: 410-543-7536
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