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Extended ACF Pad

Made in the UK

  • A soft tissue pad which represents the antecubital fossa of the right arm, for use in venepuncture and the introduction of cannulae.
  • The pad is designed for the introduction of cannulae up to 15cm distally and proximally
  • Veins are:
    • self sealing for repeated use
    • rechargeable through the cannula
    • supplied with mock blood at 'flash back' pressure
  • The pad can be connected to the Mock Blood Giving Set to simulate blood flow
  • Supplied on a non-slip backing plate
  • Epidermis is washable using soap and water
  • Recognition of the vein pattern through palpation
  • Insertion of a needle
  • Introduction of a cannula and use of micropore
  • Management of blood flow
  • When connected to a blood reservoir:
    • withdrawal of blood
    • use of a Vacutainer® or similar product