PleurX™ catheter
PleurX™ catheter
The PleurX™ catheter from the manufacturer CareFusion BD is a treatment option for effective symptom relief in patients with recurrent pleural effusion or ascites.
Product information
PleurX™ catheter
Art. No.
50-7050
Material
Silicone
Length
660 mm
Size
15,5 Fr
Minimum order
1 PU = 1 piece, sterile
The PleurX™ catheter from the manufacturer CareFusion BD is a treatment option for effective symptom relief in patients with recurrent pleural effusion or ascites.
Product information
PleurX™ catheter
Art. No.
50-7050
Material
Silicone
Length
660 mm
Size
15,5 Fr
Minimum order
1 PU = 1 piece, sterile
PleurX™ peritoneal catheter
Art. No.
50-9050
Material
Silicone
Length
710 mm
Size
15,5 Fr
Minimum order
1 PU = 1 piece, sterile
Contents of implantation set
Implantation components
- PleurX™ pleural or peritoneal catheter 15.5 Fr
- Puncture and insertion cannula, 18 G pink
- Syringe, 10 ml
- Guide wire with J-tip
- Tunneler
- Introducer with split sheath, 16 Fr
Drainage elements
- PleurX™ connecting tube
- Cannula, 17 G × 25 mm
- PleurX™ protective cap
- 5-in-1 adapter
Dressing material
- 6 gauze compresses 102 mm × 102 mm
- Foam slit compress
- Self-adhesive film dressing
Advantages
- Efficient relief of symptoms
- Shorter hospital stay and reduction in re-hospitalizations
- Low infection rate (<3%)
- Spontaneous pleurodesis in up to 45.6 % - 51 % after an average of 60 days
Features and functions
- Safety valve (effusion cannot leak or air is not aspirated).
- Silicone catheter is soft and flexible, adapts to the pleural space or abdomen.
- Beveled drainage holes to promote drainage and prevent occlusions.
- Polyester cuff reduces infections and leakages due to adhesions in the subcutaneous tissue.
- Integrated barium sulphate strip, serves as an X-ray contrast medium.
