Links to other catheter management resources and organizations

Unless otherwise indicated, Genentech is neither affiliated with nor endorses the following organizations.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

http://www.aacn.org

Association for Vascular Access (AVA)

http://www.avainfo.org

Infusion Nurses Society (INS)

http://www.ins1.org

IV-Therapy.net

http://www.iv-therapy.net

National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)

http://www.nhia.org

Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

http://www.ons.org

Indication
Cathflo Activase (Alteplase) is indicated for the restoration of function to central venous access devices (CVADs) as assessed by the ability to withdraw blood.

Safety Information
Cathflo Activase should not be administered to patients with known hypersensitivity to Alteplase or any component of the formulation.

In clinical trials, the most serious adverse events reported after treatment were sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and venous thrombosis. Cathflo Activase should be used with caution in the presence of known or suspected infections in the catheter.

Please see full prescribing information.