1. Innovative

Drainage catheter (12 Fr and 14 Fr)

• The incorporated plastic spiral is resistant to kinking and torsion, but at the same time soft and flexible; it adapts to the pleural space.
• Extra-soft catheter tip with three offset openings. Secretions can drain even when just one opening is in contact.
• Clear depth markings at 5, 10, 15 and 20 cm.
• Radiopaque along its entire length and MRI safe.
• For all serous, serosanguineous or sanguineous pleural effusions or to relieve a pneumothorax.

Sustainably minimally traumatic

• Reduced tissue irritation thanks to the fine chest drain.
• Less fibrin coating and reactive effusion.
• Reduces the area of scar formation, which could lead to pleural thickening and subsequent respiratory impairment.

2. Minimally Invasive

Tuohy puncture needle

• Minimises the risk of injuring the intercostal vessels.
• Markings on the needle show the depth of the puncture.

Dilatation using the Seldinger technique

• The Seldinger wire has a nitinol core that is resistant to kinking.
• No kinking of the guide wire, even when it is hard to advance or dilatation is difficult.
• The coating makes it easier to advance the wire through the Tuohy puncture needle.
• Practical advancement of the wire from its dispenser using the thumb.
• Dilator to match the size of the catheter used (12 Fr and 14 Fr).

3. Patient-Friendly

Can remain in situ for up to 29 days

• Prolonged effusion over several days can be safely and reliably treated with a single drain.
• The catheter’s resistance to kinking ensures a patent lumen, good flow and unobstructed drainage.
• Sterile irrigation is possible at any time via a three-way stopcock.

Dual use

• Can be used for gravity drainage or with a chest drainage system.
• For gravity drainage, there is a secure connection to the collecting bag via a Luer lock.
• Adapter for connection to a chest drainage system is supplied.