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Clinical
Innovations' Koala is a sensor-tip intrauterine pressure
catheter that provides advanced tools and safety features. The
Koala is safe, easy to insert, and helps confirm placement in
the amniotic space. With true zero in utero, you can verify the
proper calibration and function of the electronics at any time. |
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Soft Tip Designed for Safety, Optimal Catheter Flex for Easy
Insertion
B. Hydrophobic Cap System for Convenient
Amnio-communication
C. Clear Lumen for Proper Placement with Confirmation
Through Fluid Flashback
D. Simple Connectors with True Zero In Utero
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Discoveries
In IUP Monitoring
Studies indicate that intrauterine pressure catheters are
frequently and inadvertently placed outside the amniotic
membranes between the chorion and decidua (extraovular). This
placement is unreliable and unsafe with risk of abruption and
fetal distress especially during amnioinfusion. The study shows
that the frequency of improper placement can be reduced with
multiple placement attempts and the confirmation of fluid
flashback in the IUPC amniolumen. |
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Placement
Enhancements
The Koala helps improve the incidence of proper placement by
assisting the operator in confirming amniotic fluid flashback in
the amniolumen. For this reason, the Koala catheter’s full
length is clear. |
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Confirmed
Placement
When you confirm placement with fluid flashback you help ensure
that you will monitor true amniotic fluid pressure and that
amnioinfusion will be safe and effective.
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True
Zero in Utero
Koala is the only sensor-tipped catheter available that provides
true zero in utero. By disconnecting and checking for zero on
the monitor, clinicians can instantly validate the zero status
of both the transducer and the monitor. This allows complete
electronic trouble-shooting for enhanced reliability and reduced
IPC replacement.
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Ease
of Use and Control
Simply insert the catheter, zero, connect, and monitor. The
Koala system with the pressure sensor in the uterus and external
transducer in the reusable cable provides both the control and
clinical assessment tools users find indispensable. |
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For
more information please visit our Literature
& Studies page, |
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