Teleflex (TFX) ArrowADVANTAGE5 PICC Gets FDA 510(k) Clearance for CVP Indication

July 2, 2012 7:24 AM EDT Send to a Friend
Teleflex Inc. (NYSE: TFX), announced its ArrowADVANTAGE5 pressure-injectable peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring indication. CVP measurement in patients is one of the most important assessments in determining cardiovascular function. The change in CVP, correlated with the patient’s clinical status, is a useful indication of adequacy of venous blood volume and alterations in cardiovascular function. CVP also reflects the pumping ability of the right atrium and ventricle.


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