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Prepackaged collections of the devices and supplies (either custom or standard) needed for performing infusion of an isotonic fluid (e.g., saline solution) into the amniotic cavity (i.e., amnioinfusion). Items in these kits may include an intrauterine pressure catheter (for transcervical amnioinfusion), a needle (for transabdominal amnioinfusion), intravenous tubing, an antibacterial filter, and/or an epidural catheter. The kits are frequently supplied in supporting trays (i.e., procedure trays) consisting of a flat-bottomed receptacle with a border around the periphery supporting all the instruments and supplies needed for the procedure; the trays are usually covered or wrapped. Amnioinfusion procedure kits and trays are intended for intrapartum use to treat cases of oligohydramnios (deficiency of amniotic fluid) or to thin meconium-stained amniotic fluid before delivery.
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