With the Patch securely attached to the patient's skin, the Introducer is placed in the target zone, perpendicular to the skin. A firm push on the Introducer inserts the Infusion Tube into the correct site and to the right penetration depth. The Introducer is pulled straight back, exposing the Infusion Tube and a 2-part support sleeve which falls away. Connecting the fluid source Correct placement is verified by observation of marrow entering the Infusion Tube. The Infusion Tube is joined to tubing on the patch, which is connected to a purged source of fluid.
Fluid can now flow to the patient.
The Protector Dome is pressed down firmly over the Target Patch to engage the Velcro TM fastening. The site is clearly visible through the Dome and the site requires no further stabilization while the patient is transported. The Infusion Tube and connection tubing move easily with the skin, ensuring that the site of infusion remains in place and undisturbed. As with any medical device or procedure, certain precautions apply. Precautions in using the F.A.S.T.1 TM include small patient size, previous sternotomy, evidence of severe skin compromise such as trauma, infection or burns over the insertion site, or fracture or vascular injury which could compromise the integrity of the manubrium or its vascularization.