PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheter
PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheter
The PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheter
PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheters are used for drainage of recurrent pleural effusions or ascites. This effective therapy option, which has been clinically proven for years, is used in oncology, thoracic surgery, pneumology, gastroenterology and other specialties. Pleural drainage or ascitic drainage is possible for the patient at home, without a medical professional.
Product information
PleurX™ Pleural Catheter
Art. No.
50-7050
Material
Silicone
Length
660 mm
Size
15,5 Fr
Minimum purchase
1 VE = 1 piece, sterile
PeritX™ ascites catheter
Art. No.
50-9050A
Material
Silicone
Length
710 mm
Size
15,5 Fr
Minimum purchase
1 VE = 1 piece, sterile
The PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheter
PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheters are used for drainage of recurrent pleural effusions or ascites. This effective therapy option, which has been clinically proven for years, is used in oncology, thoracic surgery, pneumology, gastroenterology and other specialties. Pleural drainage or ascitic drainage is possible for the patient at home, without a medical professional.
Product information
PleurX™ Pleural Catheter
Art. No.
50-7050
Material
Silicone
Length
660 mm
Size
15,5 Fr
Minimum purchase
1 VE = 1 piece, sterile
PeritX™ ascites catheter
Art. No.
50-9050A
Material
Silicone
Length
710 mm
Size
15,5 Fr
Minimum purchase
1 VE = 1 piece, sterile
Features and benefits
- Low infection rate (below 3 %)
- Safety valve for high patient safety due to the key-lock principle (avoidance of misconnections)
- Silicone catheter is soft and flexible, adapts to the pleural space or abdomen
- Reduction of hospital stays for your patients
- Quick relief of symptoms
- Beveled drainage holes to promote drainage and prevent occlusion
- Spontaneous pleurodesis in up to 70% of certain patient groups.
- Integrated barium sulfate strip is used for radiological imaging
Enclosed you will receive
Implant components
- PleurX™ Pleural or PeritX™ Ascites Catheter 15.5 Fr
- Introducer cannula, 18 G
- Syringe, 10 ml
- Guide wire with J tip
- Tunneler
- Introducer with split sheath, 16 Fr
Drainage elements
- PleurX™ lockable irrigation hose
- 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
