Trial Outcomes & Findings for Time and Motion Related to PICC Insertion Process and Catheter Tip Confirmation (NCT NCT02498821)

Results Overview

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

120 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Usually ranges from 0 to 300 minutes from initiation of procedure

Results posted on

2017-03-31

Participant Flow

Site healthcare providers identified potential subjects referred for placement of a PICC as part of their routine care. Subjects met all eligibility criteria listed in the study protocol. Recruitment occurred between May 2015 and May 2016.

Three patients in the Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) arm and five patients in the Sherlock 3CG TCS arm were excluded from the study as screen failures following enrollment.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® Tip Confirmation System (TCS) magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Overall Study STARTED	63	65
Overall Study COMPLETED	60	60
Overall Study NOT COMPLETED	3	5

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® Tip Confirmation System (TCS) magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Overall Study Screen failure	3	5

Baseline Characteristics

Time and Motion Related to PICC Insertion Process and Catheter Tip Confirmation

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Total n=120 Participants Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous	56.22 years n=93 Participants	61.75 years n=4 Participants	58.985 years n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male Female	22 Participants n=93 Participants	29 Participants n=4 Participants	51 Participants n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male Male	38 Participants n=93 Participants	31 Participants n=4 Participants	69 Participants n=27 Participants
Region of Enrollment United States	60 participants n=93 Participants	60 participants n=4 Participants	120 participants n=27 Participants
Urgency of PICC Order Very urgent (STAT)	0 Participants n=93 Participants	0 Participants n=4 Participants	0 Participants n=27 Participants
Urgency of PICC Order Greater urgency than normal	23 Participants n=93 Participants	6 Participants n=4 Participants	29 Participants n=27 Participants
Urgency of PICC Order Not urgent	37 Participants n=93 Participants	54 Participants n=4 Participants	91 Participants n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Usually ranges from 0 to 300 minutes from initiation of procedure

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Time From Initiation of Procedure (Opening of PICC Kit) to Catheter Tip Confirmation (Release for IV Therapy).	176.32 minutes Standard Deviation 249.84	33.93 minutes Standard Deviation 25.63

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured from initiation to completion of procedure (usually from 0 to 300 minutes)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Total Number of Chest X-rays Performed Per Subject	1.25 Chest X-rays Interval 0.0 to 3.0	0.03 Chest X-rays Interval 0.0 to 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured from initiation to completion of procedure (usually from 0 to 300 minutes)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Number of Participants With Malpositions	12 Participants	0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured from initiation to completion of procedure (usually from 0 to 300 minutes)

This is the number of remaining malpositions following the first malposition adjustment attempt. All PICCs were inserted properly after the second malposition adjustment attempt.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Number of Subsequent Malposition Attempts	12 malposition adjustment attempts	0 malposition adjustment attempts

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured immediately after the procedure completion (usually ranges from 0 to 300 minutes following procedure initiation).

HCPs were asked to rate satisfaction with the procedure (overall) on a scale from 0 to 10 with 0 meaning "not at all satisfied" and 10 meaning "extremely satisfied".

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Health Care Professional (HCP) Procedural Satisfaction (Overall)	6.22 units on a scale Standard Deviation 2.90	9.22 units on a scale Standard Deviation 1.55

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured from initiation to completion of procedure (usually from 0 to 300 minutes)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Number of Additional Venous Access Devices (VADs) Required Due to PICC Not Being Ready for Use	0 Venous Access Devices (VADs)	0 Venous Access Devices (VADs)

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured from initiation to completion of procedure (usually from 0 to 300 minutes)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Number of Medication Doses Missed Due to PICC Not Being Ready for Use	0.07 Doses Standard Deviation 0.31	0 Doses Standard Deviation 0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured from initiation to completion of procedure (usually from 0 to 300 minutes)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Number of Lab Draws Missed Due to PICC Not Being Ready for Use	0.07 Lab draws Standard Deviation 0.25	0 Lab draws Standard Deviation 0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Measured from initiation to completion of procedure (usually from 0 to 5 hours)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Number of Overtime Hours Worked Per PICC Placement Procedure	0.07 hours Standard Deviation 0.25	0 hours Standard Deviation 0

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Usually ranges from 0 to 150 minutes

Nurse time associated with initial PICC placement was defined as the time between when the nurse arrived at the subject and when the nurse left the room, minus the amount of time it took to conduct the research consent with the subject for the study; it includes time spent gathering supplies (before entering the subject's room) and any consents obtained for the PICC procedure (not study-related consents).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Nurse Time Associated With Initial PICC Placement (Per Patient)	42.50 minutes Standard Deviation 16.81	42 minutes Standard Deviation 16.35

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Usually ranges from 0 to 30 minutes

Nurse time associated with a malposition was defined as the time between when the nurse opened gathered materials for correcting the malposition (e.g., PICC kit, dressing change kit, saline, syringe) and when the subject was released for IV therapy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=7 events Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Nurse Time Associated With Malposition Adjustment After Initial PICC Placement (Per Event)	11.67 minutes Standard Deviation 10.5	—

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Usually ranges from 0 to 300 minutes

Cost calculated as follows: mean (sum of material cost per PICC insertion, X-ray cost per PICC insertion, non-interventional radiology (IR) labor cost per PICC insertion, IR labor cost per PICC insertion).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure	Standard of Care (Chest X-ray) n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) will be confirmed using standard of care (Chest X-ray). X-ray: A Chest X-ray will be taken after healthcare providers have inserted the PICC to make sure it is in the correct location. The X-ray can tell your healthcare providers where the PICC is and whether is has been inserted correctly. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)	Sherlock 3CG® TCS n=60 Participants Correct placement of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)will be confirmed using Sherlock 3CG® TCS magnetic tracking PICC placement and ECG-based tip confirmation. Sherlock 3CG® TCS: The Sherlock 3CG® TCS is a device that is placed on the subject during the PICC insertion procedure, which helps your healthcare providers know where the PICC is as the healthcare providers are inserting it. It uses magnets and measures electrical activity of the heart to determine the location of the catheter in your body. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC): A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is a form of intravenous access that can be used for a prolonged period of time (e.g., for chemotherapy, antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition)
Mean Total Procedural Cost From Initiation of Procedure (Opening of PICC Kit) to Catheter Tip Confirmation (Release for IV Therapy)	367 US dollars Standard Deviation 324.21	272 US dollars Standard Deviation 67.03

Adverse Events

Standard of Care (Chest X-ray)

Serious events: 0 serious events

Other events: 0 other events

Deaths: 0 deaths

Sherlock 3CG® TCS

Serious events: 0 serious events

Other events: 0 other events

Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Gina Gilbert, BSN, RN

Bard Access Systems, Inc.

Phone: 407-489-0835

Email: [email protected]

Results disclosure agreements

Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
Publication restrictions are in place