Bard Access Systems is a company that develops medical devices used for vascular access, including ports, catheters, and other devices for patients requiring intravenous therapy.
Founded in 1907
Bard Access Systems was established in 1992 as a division of C.R. Bard, Inc.
In 2013, the company was acquired by Becton Dickinson
Bard Access Systems is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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A midline catheter used for peripheral vein access, with a longer dwell time than short peripheral IVs.
Central venous catheters used for long term vascular access in patients with chronic diseases.
Implantable ports for patients requiring long-term vascular access for chemotherapy or other intravenous therapies.
Tunneled central venous catheters used for long-term vascular access in patients with cancer, immunodeficiency, or other chronic diseases.
Ultrasound systems used for real-time visualization of veins and arteries during vascular access procedures.
A portacath is an implanted port used for long-term vascular access in patients requiring intravenous therapies, such as chemotherapy.
A Hickman line is a type of tunneled central venous catheter used for long-term vascular access in patients with cancer, immunodeficiency, or other chronic diseases.
A PICC line is a type of central venous catheter used for long-term vascular access in patients with chronic diseases who require frequent intravenous therapies, such as chemotherapy or total parenteral nutrition.
Ultrasound-guided vascular access is a technique that uses real-time ultrasound imaging to visualize veins and arteries during vascular access procedures, such as catheter placement.
It is generally safe to swim or bathe with a portacath, as long as the wound has healed and the device is properly covered to prevent water from entering the insertion site.