What does PleurX Drainage System include?
- PleurX vacuum bottle 1000 ml with attached drainage line
- Components of Vacuum Bottle with Kit:
- Blue wrapping
- 3 alcohol pads
- Pair of gloves
- Valve replacement cap
- Blue emergency slide clamp
- 4″ x 4″ gauze pads
- Foam catheter pad
- Self-adhesive dressing
Features of Carefusion PleurX Drainage System
- Quick, effective drainage – without draining unnecessary time, costs, and energy
- Provides rapid symptom relief
- Low infection rates, less than 3%
- PleurX catheter system offers a gentle alternative to a large, stiff chest tube to deliver talc or bleomycin for chemical pleurodesis procedures
- Roller clamp provides easy control of drainage flow for optimal comfort
- Dark barium stripe provides more visibility under radiography
- Replacement valve cap protects the catheter from contamination and helps maintain a clean drainage pathway
- Drainage Line Set promotes drainage and avoids plugging
Parts Description
- Vacuum bottle: Features active vacuum technology that allows for quick and comfortable drainage without any need for gravity.
- Proprietary safety valve: Prevents inadvertent passage of fluid or air through the catheter. It also minimizes the risk of misconnection that might occur with a standard luer connection.
- Polyester cuff: Securely holds the catheter in place and promotes tissue ingrowth to reduce the risk of infection.
- 15.5 Fr silicone catheter: Soft and flexible catheter conforms to the pleural or peritoneal space and minimizes insertion-site discomfort.
- Beveled fenestrations: Smooth and large fenestrations with beveled edges help promote drainage and prevent occlusions.
