PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheter

PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheter

The PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheter from BD is an indwelling catheter for long-term intermittent drainage of recurrent pleural effusion or ascites. It is an effective form of treatment used in healthcare for many years. Consequently, there are study results published in over 100 articles in medical journals and it is recommended in international guidelines. The treatment is used in oncology, palliative medicine, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology and many other specialised areas. Patients can drain pleural effusion or ascites themselves at home, or with the help of relatives or home care professionals.

Product information


PleurX™ pleural catheter

Art. No.
50-7050

Material
Silicone

Length
660 mm

Size
15,5 Fr

Minimum order quantity
1 case = 3 pieces, sterile

PeritX™ ascites catheter

Art. No.
50-9050A

Material
Silicone

Length
710 mm

Size
15,5 Fr

Minimum order quantity
1 case = 3 pieces, sterile

The PleurX™ / PeritX™ catheter from BD is an indwelling catheter for long-term intermittent drainage of recurrent pleural effusion or ascites. It is an effective form of treatment used in healthcare for many years. Consequently, there are study results published in over 100 articles in medical journals and it is recommended in international guidelines. The treatment is used in oncology, palliative medicine, pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology and many other specialised areas. Patients can drain pleural effusion or ascites themselves at home, or with the help of relatives or home care professionals.

Product information


PleurX™ pleural catheter

Art. No.
50-7050

Material
Silicone

Length
660 mm

Size
15,5 Fr

Minimum order quantity
1 case = 3 pieces, sterile

PeritX™ ascites catheter

Art. No.
50-9050A

Material
Silicone

Length
710 mm

Size
15,5 Fr

Minimum order quantity
1 case = 3 pieces, sterile

The set contains


  • PleurX™ pleural or PeritX™ ascites catheter 15,5 Fr
  • Guidewire introducer with needle, 18 G
  • Syringe, 10 ml
  • Guidewire
  • Tunneler
  • Peel-away introducer with dilator, 16 Fr
  • 6 gauze pads 102 mm × 102 mm
  • Foam catheter pad
  • Self-adhesive dressing
PleurX catheter set
PleurX catheter

Advantages


  • for treatment of malignant or benign pleural effusion and ascites
  • high patient-safety for use at home
  • continuous symptom relief improves quality of life
  • reduces hospital stays for your patients and frees up healthcare resources
  • low risk of infection (less than 3%)
  • spontaneous pleurodesis in up to 70% of certain patient groups

Function


  • safety valve provides high patient safety
  • polyester cuff reduces infection and leakage as it grows into the subcutaneous tissue
  • the silicone catheter is soft and flexible, it adapts to the pleura or abdominal cavity
  • numerous and oblique drainage fenestrations to facilitate drainage and prevent blockages
  • integrated barium sulfate line makes the catheter visible on X-ray
PleurX catheter

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