Simple dosing and administration —
break down the clot with 2-mg Cathflo
To prepare the solution
Reconstitute Cathflo to a final concentration of 1 mg/mL.
- Aseptically WITHDRAW 2.2 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, USP (diluent is not provided). Do not use Bacteriostatic Water for Injection.
- INJECT the 2.2 mL of Sterile Water for Injection, USP, into the Cathflo vial, directing the diluent stream into the powder. Slight foaming is not unusual; let the vial stand undisturbed to allow large bubbles to dissipate.
- Mix by gently SWIRLING until the contents are completely dissolved. Complete dissolution should occur within 3 minutes. DO NOT SHAKE. The reconstituted preparation results in a colorless to pale yellow transparent solution containing
1 mg/mL Cathflo at a pH of approximately 7.3. - Cathflo contains no antibacterial preservatives and should be reconstituted immediately before use. The solution may be used for intracatheter instillation within 8 hours following reconstitution when stored at 2–30°C (36–86°F).
No other medication should be added to solutions containing Cathflo.
To instill the solution:
- INSPECT the product prior to administration for foreign matter and discoloration. Solution should be inspected immediately before use.
- WITHDRAW 2 mL (2 mg) of reconstituted solution from the vial.
- INSTILL the appropriate dose of Cathflo into the occluded catheter using a 10- to 12-cc syringe. Smaller syringes should not be used as they are associated with greater infusion pressures and may cause damage to the catheter or blood vessels.
- After 30 minutes of DWELL time, assess the catheter function by attempting to aspirate blood. If the catheter is functional, go to step 10; If not functional,
go to step 9. - ASSESS catheter function after 120 minutes of dwell time by attempting to aspirate blood. If catheter is functional, go to step 10. If catheter is still occluded, a second dose of equal amount may be instilled. Repeat steps 1 through 8.
- If catheter function has been restored, ASPIRATE 4 to 5 mL of blood in patients >10 kg or 3 mL in patients <10 kg to remove Cathflo and residual clot. Then gently irrigate the catheter with 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USP. Any unused solution should be discarded.









