Hold-A-Line^™

Preparation
After catheter or tube is in place, clean and dry skin per hospital protocol.

Note: It is important for skin to be as clean and dry as possible. Hold-A-Line will not adhere properly to moist skin or hair. Oils and lotions will also adversely affect adhesion.

DO NOT USE ALCOHOL.

Application
Step 1 Before removing plastic liner, hydrocolloid adhesive must be actively warmed. Warming techniques include: hold between the palms of your hands for at least 60 seconds, hold near a radiant warmer for 10-15 seconds, or hold against a chemical heel warmer for 10-15 seconds.

Step 2 Discard white, paper liner, then peel and discard clear, plastic liner from hydrocolloid base.

Step 3 Apply base to skin and hold in place for 60 seconds to ensure proper adhesion.

Step 4 Peel and discard frosted liner and adhere catheter or tube to base.

Step 5 Fold flap over catheter or tube, align with base and press firmly together, enclosing catheter or tube between adhesives.

Step 6 Lift flap as needed to reposition or remove catheter or tube.

Removal
Step 1 Replace Hold-A-Line every 5 days or per hospital protocol, whichever is sooner.

Step 2 Lift flap to remove catheter or tube.

Step 3 Saturate Hold-A-Line with water or saline.

Step 4 Slowly peel Hold-A-Line away from skin as you swab the skin with water or saline.

INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Hold-A-Line is intended to anchor and support umbilical catheters and tubing. It is intended for use on pediatric (neonates, infants and children) patients.

CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

Hold-A-Line should only be used while the patient is under the continuous, direct supervision of trained healthcare professionals.

Discontinue immediately if skin irritation occurs.

Hold-A-Line will not adhere properly to moist skin or hair. Oils and lotions will adversely affect adhesion.

Do not use alcohol to clean skin prior to application.

Single patient use only.