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PFM Medical, Inc. Invites Health Care Professionals to an Educational Workshop:

VASCULAR ACCESS:

.......CONNECTION WITHOUT INFECTION!

By: Marcia Ryder, RN MS PhD

Research Coordinator

USC Center for Medical Biofilm Research

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

WHEN: September 12, 2008 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM WHERE: Savannah Int’l Trade & Convention Center

AGENDA: 5:00 - 5:30 PM Wine/Cheese Reception

5:30 – 6:30 PM Educational Workshop - Marcia Ryder, RN MS PhD

Description: The presence of an infectious agent at a portal of entry is the first link in the pathogenesis of health care associated infections, especially

catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI). All access ports, i.e., needleless connectors, stopcocks, injection ports, add-on devices and catheter

hubs are portals for microbial entry to the intravenous system and the bloodstream. Access site disinfection is a critical component for prevention of

intraluminal biofilm formation and CRBSI. The goal of this workshop is to provide a scientific overview of the essential criteria necessary for effective

site disinfection and to introduce scientific data in support of a novel technology.

Course Objectives:

Explain the significance of biofilm formation in intravenous systems.

State the existing standards, guidelines and requirements for access site disinfection.

List the essential elements of effective access site disinfection.

RSVP by September 5^th as space is limited!

Please contact us at seminar@pfmmedical.com or at 760-758-8749 to register.

*No fee required for this workshop. *1 CE Contact Hour Provided- pending

PFM Medical, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider #________ for 1 CE Contact Hour.

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Nit-Occlud^® PDA Occlusion System

The Nit-Occlud® spiral coil system is designed for transcatheter occlusion of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) of all shapes. Safety and reliability of this system are the result of a continuous further improvement of the proven Duct-Occlud® system.
Since 1993 more than 2000 Duct-Occlud® coils of standard type and "S" type (reinforced reverse cone) have been implanted worldwide. In a controlled multicenter study 743 patients have been treated. The overall occlusion rate was above 93 %. So far the Nit-Occlud® system has shown an occlusion rate of 96,5 % after 6 months (see clinical data). Nit-Occlud® Coil
Nitinol coil especially designed for PDA closure
Graduated stiffness from aortal to proximal windings for optimal adaptation to ductus anatomy
Strong distal windings avoid "pull through"
Tight and compact windings in the mid portion ensure fast and efficient occlusion
Fits all PDA types and sizes up to 6 mm
Delivery through 4F/5F
Repositionable prior to release
Coil is premounted on the delivery system
Radiopaque
MRI compatible