Pleuracan®

Disposable set used for diagnostic paracentesis, drainage and therapy of liquid and gas accumulation in pleura and peritoneum

Diagnosis, drainage and therapy of liquid and gas accumulation in the pleural and peritoneal cavity e.g.: pneumothorax, hemothorax, pleural effusion, ascites.

Apart from drainage, medicaments and rinsing solutions can be inserted over the needle or the catheter in accordance with the therapy and the SPC of the medication, e.g.: antibiotics, talcum, lavage.

Pleuracan® complete set consists of:

  • Thin-wall puncture needle with short bevel 3.35 x 78 mm protected by needle-guard
  • Certon® catheter 2.7 x 450 mm made out of polyurethane, radio-opaque stripe, protective catheter sheath and closure cap at proximal end
  • Double anti-reflux valve with an adapter for the connection to a stepped connector of a secretion collection bag and a Luer-Lock fitting protected by a screw cap for connection of the syringe
  • Secretion bag 2.0l with 90cm tubing and stepped adapte
  • Omnifix® luer lock 50ml
  • Discofix® three-way stopcock with extension tube and catheter adapter made of stainless steel. The free fitting of the Discofix® three-way stopcock is protected by a closure cap and allows to take secretion samples
  • Anti-kinking tube
     

Pleuracan® B set consists of:

  • Thin-wall puncture needle with short bevel 3.35 x 78 mm protected by needle-guard
  • Certon® catheter 2.7 x 450 mm made out of polyurethane, radio-opaque stripe, protective catheter sheath and closure cap at proximal end
  • Double anti-reflux valve with an adapter for the connection to a stepped connector of a secretion collection bag and a Luer-Lock fitting protected by a screw cap for connection of the syringe
  • Discofix® three-way stopcock with extension tube and catheter adapter made of stainless steel. The free fitting of the Discofix® three-way stopcock is protected by a closure cap and allows to take secretion samples 
  • Anti-kinking tube                                                

Advantages

  • Not made with natural rubber Latex
  • Luer-lock connection reduces risk of contamination and disconnection
  • Protective catheter sheath for prevention of catheter contamination
  • Determination of extracted secretion amount by scale on secretion bag
  • Double anti-reflux valve for prevention of secretion backflow and air entry