PleurX™ catheter
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.
drainova® catheter
drainova® catheter
drainova® catheter
The drainova® catheter
The tunneled drainova® catheter is a treatment option for efficient symptom relief in patients with recurrent pleural effusion or ascites.

Product information
drainova® catheter
Art. No.
1140, 1150 & 1160
Material
Silicone
Length
660 mm
Size
15,5 Fr
Minimum order
1 PU = 1 piece, sterile
Functions and 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
- Safety valve - effusion cannot escape undesirably 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 mesh reduces infections and leaks due to adhesion in the subcutaneous tissue
- Integrated barium sulphate strip, serves as an X-ray contrast medium
Set variants
The drainova® catheter set is available in the following 3 versions. Please contact us for further information.
Catheter set compact
Art. No. 1140

Contents:
- drainova® catheter
- drainova® Tunneler
- drainova® flushing hose
- drainova® step adapter
- Foam slit compress
- drainova® silicone cap
- drainova® clickFix
Catheter set classic
Art. No. 1150

Contents:
- drainova® catheter
- drainova® Tunneler
- drainova® flushing hose
- drainova® step adapter
- Foam slit compress
- drainova® silicone cap
- drainova® clickFix
- Split lock 16 F
- Puncture cannula 18 G
- Syringe 10 ml
- Guide wire with J-tip
- Gauze compresses (4 pieces)
- Self-adhesive film dressing
- Surgical drape (70 x 70 cm)
- Scalpel No. 11P
Catheter set plus
Art. No. 1160

Contents:
- drainova® catheter
- drainova® Tunneler
- drainova® flushing hose
- drainova® step adapter
- Foam slit compress
- drainova® silicone cap
- drainova® clickFix
- Split lock 16 F
- Puncture cannula 18 G
- Syringe 10 ml
- Guide wire with J-tip
- Gauze compresses (4 pieces)
- Self-adhesive film dressing
- Surgical drape (70 x 70 cm)
- Scalpel No. 11P
- Emergency sliding clamp
- Perforated surgical drape (drape 100 x 92 cm - hole 15 x 8 cm)
- Surgical scissors
- Mayo-Hegar needle holder
- Chiraflon needle and thread (2 pieces)
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drainova® ArgentiC catheter
drainova® ArgentiC catheter
drainova® ArgentiC catheter
Catheter with micro-silver
The tunneled ArgentiC catheter enables recurrent drainage in patients with recurrent malignant and non-malignant pleural effusions or ascites in inpatient and home settings. The catheter is made of biocompatible silicone with embedded micro-silver. The silver ions have an antimicrobial effect on the catheter surface and reduce the risk of infection without having a systemic effect.
Effect of silver ions on microorganisms
(oligodynamic effect)
- Damage to the cell membrane
- Blocking DNA replication
- Interruption of the respiratory chain
Product information
drainova® ArgentiC catheter
Art. No.
1240, 1250 & 1260
Material
biocompatible silicone with integrated micro-silver
Length
660 mm
Size
15,5 Fr
Minimum order
1 PU = 1 piece, sterile
Functions and advantages
- for implantation in malignant and non-malignant pleural effusion and ascites
- Fast and efficient relief of symptoms
- Infection reduction
- High rate of spontaneous pleurodesis
- Reduction in hospital stays
- Lower costs for the healthcare system
- Disposable medical device
- Compatible with drainova®, ewimed and PleurX™ drainage systems for clinical and home use
Set variants
The drainova® ArgentiC catheter set is available in the following 3 versions. Please contact us for further information.
- drainova® ArgentiC Katheter
drainova® Tunneler
drainova® Spülschlauch
drainova® Stufenadapter
Schaumstoff-Schlitzkompresse
drainova® Silikonkappe
- drainova® ArgentiC Katheter
drainova® Tunneler
drainova® Spülschlauch
drainova® Stufenadapter
Schaumstoff-Schlitzkompresse
drainova® Silikonkappe
Splitschleuse 16 F
Punktionskanüle 18 G
Spritze 10 ml
Führungsdraht mit J-Spitze
Mullkompressen (4 Stück)
Selbstklebender Folienverband
OP-Abdecktuch
Skalpell Nr. 11P
- drainova® ArgentiC Katheter
drainova® Tunneler
drainova® Spülschlauch
drainova® Stufenadapter
Schaumstoff-Schlitzkompresse
drainova® Silikonkappe
Splitschleuse 16 F
Punktionskanüle 18 G
Spritze 10 ml
Führungsdraht mit J-Spitze
Mullkompressen (4 Stück)
Selbstklebender Folienverband
OP-Abdecktuch
Skalpell Nr. 11P
Sicherheitsklemme
Notfall-Schiebeklemme
OP-Lochtuch
Chirurgische Schere
Mayo-Hegar Nadelhalter
Chiraflon Nadel und Faden (2 Stück)
Downloads
Here you will find the current instructions for use for your product.