The choice of a PICC certainly depends on the duration of therapy and the type of infusion required. However, its configuration, number of lumens, catheter size and construction characteristics also directly influence clinical management and determine how appropriately the device meets the patient’s needs.
Within the Numantec range, the Synergy CT PICC and Synergy-XS CT PICC are two solutions designed to meet different clinical requirements, while both offering compatibility with power injection and suitability for central venous access procedures.
Synergy CT PICC and Synergy-XS CT PICC: Shared Features
Both devices belong to the CT PICC family and are designed to support medium and long term infusion therapy, central venous pressure monitoring and the administration of contrast media for CT examinations using power injection.
The two product lines share several key features:
- radiopaque polyurethane construction;
- dedicated configurations for different clinical settings;
- low profile hubs designed to improve patient comfort;
- complete procedural kits with dedicated components;
- compatibility with ultrasound-guided procedures.
The main differences relate to catheter size, available configurations and intended clinical use.
Synergy CT PICC: Versatility for Different Clinical Needs
Synergy CT PICC is the most comprehensive solution in the range and is available in a wide variety of configurations: 4 Fr, 5 Fr and 6 Fr; single, double and triple lumen; 60 cm length; and different procedural kit configurations.
The availability of multiple catheter sizes and lumen options enables the device to be adapted to a range of clinical situations, including cases in which patients require simultaneous infusions, greater management flexibility or complex treatment pathways.
Reverse Taper technology also helps limit post-insertion bleeding while maintaining radiopacity and patient comfort during use.
Synergy-XS CT PICC: Designed for Small-Calibre Vascular Access
Synergy-XS CT PICC is specifically designed to meet the needs of patients with limited venous access or for whom a smaller-calibre device is considered more appropriate.
The range includes: 3Fr single lumen; 4Fr double lumen; 60 cm length.
One of its distinctive features is the seamless, one-piece catheter construction, with no joints or welded sections, designed to ensure structural continuity along the entire length of the catheter.
Its smaller dimensions provide greater compatibility with small-diameter veins, helping clinicians maintain an appropriate catheter-to-vein ratio.
How to Choose the Most Appropriate Device
The latest international recommendations emphasise the importance of tailoring vascular access selection to the individual patient on the basis of a comprehensive clinical assessment.
The choice between the Synergy CT PICC and the Synergy-XS CT PICC should therefore take into account:
- the diameter and condition of the available veins;
- the expected duration of therapy;
- the need for simultaneous infusions;
- the characteristics of the solutions to be infused;
- the need for haemodynamic monitoring.
The aim is to select the device that best meets the individual patient’s clinical needs.
Numantec Synergy CT PICC and Synergy-XS CT PICC
With the Synergy CT PICC and Synergy-XS CT PICC, Numantec offers a comprehensive range of PICCs designed to meet the needs of different clinical scenarios.
The availability of multiple configurations, catheter sizes and procedural kits enables healthcare professionals to plan vascular access more precisely, supporting continuity of therapy, operational efficiency and consistent management throughout the entire care pathway.
