PleurX™

The PleurX™ catheter is designed to be inserted for the drainage of Pleural effusions or Ascites. It is indicted for the intermittent drainage of recurrent pleural effusions. It can also be used for the administration of talc or Bleomycin into the pleural cavity.

It can stay in position for as long as needed barring any complications.

About

The patient or caregiver can drain the effusion or ascites as often as needed. Pleurodesis is achieved in 46% ¹ of cases of malignant pleural effusions when treated with a PleurX™ drain. The quality of the patient’s life is improved by a decrease in hospital/HCP visits, decrease in once-off aspirations and increased comfort as the patient is able to drain more frequently.

Specifications

The PleurX™ drain is indicated for the treatment of persistent pleural effusions and ascites. It allows for intermittent, recurrent drainage of either a pleural effusion or ascites by the patient or his/her caregiver in the comfort of his/her own home thereby dramatically improving quality of life.
Soft 15.5Fr Silicone catheter with multiple fenestrations
Kit contains accessories for tunnelled insertion using Seldinger technique
Sclerosing agent can be administered via the PleurX™ drain
Catheter can stay in position as long as the patient requires it, often months
Extra drainage lines, caps, bottles and bags available
Proprietary valve preventing air or fluid inadvertently passing through the catheter
Polyester cuff promoting tissue ingrowth and decreasing risk of infection

References:

Putnam, J., Walsh, G. et al. Outpatient management of malignant pleural effusion by a chronic in-dwelling pleural catheter. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2000, 69:369–375.