TauroLock™and NutriLock™
TauroLock™
TauroLock™ lock solution for vascular catheters is used to reduce the number of catheter-related infections and to maintain patency.
TauroLock™ lock solution:
- is bactericidal and fungicidal, within 2-4 hours 500 microorganisms are killed
- prevents the formation of biofilm in the catheter
- maintains catheter patency
- is safe for patients and staff
Taurolock™ can be used in dialysis catheters, central venous catheters, subcutaneous venous ports and PICC lines.
TauroLock™ can be used for both children and adults.
TauroLock™ is also present with the addition of heparin or urokinase in cases where additional anticoagulant or thrombolytic properties are desirable.
For further information about TauroLock™ please click on the links in the menu on the right.
On the manufacturer's website www.taurolock.com there is a possibility to register and get access to many of the studies that are made with TauroLock™ lock solution.
The following types of TauroLock™ are available:
TauroLock™ Classic
For catheters where the antimicrobial effect is essentially desired but little or no anticoagulation is required.
Available as three product variants:
- TP-01-3 (3 mL in ampoule, 10 ampoules per pack)
- TP-01-5 (5 mL in ampoule, 10 ampoules per pack)
- TP-01-10 (10 mL in vial , 100 vials per pack)
TauroLock™ with 100E Heparin
For smaller catheters that in addition to the antimicrobial effect require more efficient anticoagulation.
Available in a product variant:
- TP-03-3 (3 mL in ampoule, 10 ampoules per pack)
TauroLock™ with 500E Heparin
For essentially dialysis catheters that in addition to the antimicrobial effect require more efficient anticoagulation.
Available in two product variants
- TP-02-5 (5 mL in ampoule, 10 ampoules per pack)
- TP-02-10 (10 mL in vial, 100 vials per pack)
TauroLock™ with 25 000E Urokinase
For catheters with flow problems that in addition to the antimicrobial effect also requires thrombolytic intervention.
Available in a product variant:
- TP-05 (TauroLock 5 mL in ampoule + urokinase 25,000 E in a vial, 5 ampoules and 5 vials per pack)
NutriLock™
NutriLock™ contains 2% Taurolidine and intended to use as a lock solution in Venous accesses used for parenteral nutrition or drug delivery between infusions. NutriLock™ has the same antimicrobial properties as TauroLock™ solutions but contains only Taurolidine. Its a completely citrate-free solution and can be used as an alternative to those patients where citrate for any reason should be avoided.
Available in one version:
- TP-07-3 (3ml ampoules, 10 ampoules per package)
TransCutan is marketing and selling TauroLock™ and NutriLock™ in Sweden.
For more information regarding TauruLock™ in dialysis catheters contact Elisabet Reimer-Eriksson
elisabet.reimer-eriksson@transcutan.com
For all other applications contact Mikael Sättler
mikael.saettler@transcutan.com
For other countries contact the manufacturer