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The Ash Split CathTM as long-term IJ access: Hydraulic performance and longevity.

S R Ash¹, R A Mankus, J M Sutton

¹Dialysis Center for Greater Lafayette and Nephrology Department, Arnett Clinic, Lafayette, Indiana - USA.

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|July 20, 2007

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The Ash Split Cath provides durable vascular access for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, showing favorable function and duration compared to AV grafts.

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Vascular Surgery
Medical Devices

Background:

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) necessitates reliable vascular access for hemodialysis.
Traditional options like arteriovenous (AV) grafts have limitations in function and longevity.
The Ash Split Cath offers a potential alternative for primary or bridge access.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the duration of use and functional outcomes of the Ash Split Cath.
To compare the performance of the Split Cath with existing vascular access methods.

Main Methods:

Prospective observational study involving 164 ESRD patients.
Ultrasound-guided transcutaneous placement of the Split Cath in the internal jugular (IJ) vein.
Kaplan-Meier analysis for functional duration assessment.

Main Results:

82% of catheters remained functional at 12 months, with a median half-life of 26 months.
Catheter failure occurred in 36 patients, primarily due to infection (53%) or mechanical issues.
Comparable blood flow rates were observed between Split Cath and traditional access methods.

Conclusions:

The Ash Split Cath demonstrates favorable function, safety, and duration for ESRD patients.
It presents a viable alternative to AV grafts for hemodialysis vascular access.