Multistar 4 + is an antimicrobial XRO polyurethane central venous catheter introduced by Seldinger technique.

The antibacterial activity is ensured by two antibiotics: Rifampicin and Miconazole. The active substances are impregnated inside the bulk polyurethane material in order to reduce catheter-related bloodstream infection risks. Rifampicin and Miconazole are released slowly to ensure a long term efficacy.

It consists of 4 lumens completely separated on the total length of the catheter. Each lumen leads, at the distal tip of the catheter, to a distinct hole. At the proximal end, the lumens of the catheter are connected to extension tubes of different lengths. Each extension tube includes a different coloured hub and is marked “Distal”, “Medial 1”, “Medial 2”, and “Proximal” so as to identify easily the different infusion lines.

Multistar 4 + is available in 3 lengths: 16cm (code 6158.167), 20cm (code 6158.207) and 30cm (code 6158.307).

It is presented in a rigid blister pack containing:

• 1 polyurethane catheter (totally radiopaque) with fixation wings and centimetric graduations from 9cm from distal tip. Smooth distal end.
• 1 standard needle 18G – 70mm,
• 1 scalpel,
• 1 Teflon-coated “J” Nitinol guidewire (particularly kink-resistant) with guide-advancer,
• 1 dilator,
• 4 caps,
• 1 5ml syringe,
• 1 supplementary fixation wing.

Multistar 4 + catheters contain photo reactive antibiotics. To protect the catheters from the light, they are delivered with a blind sheath.