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PleurX Drainage Kit (Vacuum Bottle with Drainage Line & Procedure Pack)
Brand: PleurX
Manufacturer: BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
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PleurX Drainage Kit (Vacuum Bottle with Drainage Line & Procedure Pack)
Created to ensure hassle-free usage, the PleurX Catheter Drainage Kit compiles all the necessary components needed for smooth catheter placement and initial drainage. With the indwelling catheter and vacuum bottles, the drainage kit can properly manage fluid accumulation through intermittent drainages with minimal physician intervention. The catheter is made of fenestrated silicone and features a valve mechanism and a polyester cuff. It has a barium sulfate strip that runs the entire catheter length. The PleurX Catheter System is indicated for intermittent, long term, drainage of symptomatic, recurrent, pleural effusion, including malignant pleural effusions and other recurrent effusions that do not respond to medical management of the underlying disease. The procedure pack allows patients to change dressings with a clean technique and sterile supplies even when they do not need to drain. With the PleurX System, draining usually takes about five to 15 minutes.
How does the PleurX Drainage System help my condition?
Pleural Effusions and Malignant Ascites are in the lungs and abdomen, respectively. They are collections of liquid that cause discomfort and difficulty doing regular everyday functions. When in the lungs, the liquid causes difficulty breathing. In the abdomen, the liquid causes not only discomfort, but also can affect the desire to eat. The system is only to be used with the PleurX Catheter. Discuss with your doctor if this is an option that would be beneficial for your condition.
A PleurX catheter is first inserted either into the chest or abdomen cavities as needed with the end remaining outside of the body. When not in use, it is covered by a protective dressing. When the fluid needs draining, be sure to follow the instructions given by the doctor and in the user’s manual. The external end of the catheter is connected to the vacuum bottle, which removes any fluid in the cavity. The dressing is not visible under clothing, so no one will know you have the catheter unless you want them to.
Pleurx Drainage Kit Icludes:
- Vaccum Bottle – drains quickly and comfortably without the need for gravity
- Roller Clamp – provides easy control of drainage flow for optimal comfort
- Safety Valve – helps prevent inadvertent passage of air or fluid through the catheter; helps reduce the risk of misconnection
- Polyester Cuff – promotes tissue ingrowth to help reduce infection rick and to hold the catheter securely in place
- Fenestrations – promote drainage and helps reduce the risk of occlusions
- 1 15.5FR catheter – soft and flexible; conforms to the peritoneal space and helps minimize insertion-site discomfort
- 1 Peel-away introducer
- 2 ChloraPrep 10.5ml applicators and 3 lidocaine hydrochloride USP 1%, 5ml
- 1 Fenestrated drape and 1 pair of gloves
- 1 Filter straw
- 1 22G x 1 1/2″ SafetyGlide Needle and 1 17Gx1″ needle
- 1 J-tip guidewire, 60cm
- 1 forcep and 1 tweezer
- 1 Dilator, 12FR and 1 tunneler
- 1 Needle foam stop and 1 self-adhesive dressing
- 1 Catheter insertion stylet and 1 foam cather pad
- 1 Silk suture, 2-0 straight needle and 1 absorbable suture, 4-0 curved needle
- 1 Lockable drainage line without access tip
- 1 5-in-1 Drainage line adapter and 1 valve cap
- 1 Alochol pad, 4″x4 and 6 gauze pads, 4″x4″
Key Features
- Multi-specialty utilization (oncology, thoracic surgery, pulmonology / interventional pulmonology, interventional radiology)
- Rapid symptom relief
- Low infection rates (less than 3%)
- Helps eliminate the need for hospital visits for repeat paracentesis or thoracentesis
- Patients can control their own drainage at home
- Active vacuum technology is safe, comfortable and quick
- Extensive patient education materials available
- Discreet under clothing
- Recommended for fluid buildup around the lungs or abdomen
How to Use PleurX Drainage Kit (Vacuum Bottle with Drainage Line & Procedure Pack)
- After thoroughly washing your hands, find a large, flat surface to function as a workspace.
- Open all packaging, unfolding the blue wrapping and keep the vaccum bottom nearby.
- Using the folded cuff of the gloves, pick them up and put them on. Tear open the alcohol pads, but do not remove them from the packaging. Lay them on the blue wrapping.
- Connect the PleurX drainage bottle. Push the roller clamp close to the bottle to close it off completely.
- Remove the cover of the access tip. This can be done by twisting and giving it a gentle pull. Remove the valve cap from the tip of the catheter.
- Using the first alcohol pad, clean the valve opening. Connect the access tip and the catheter valve.
- Drain fluid.
- Once the setup is complete, remove the support clip on the top of the drainage bottle.
- Push down on the plunger. Start the draining process by rolling the wheel on the clamp away from the bottle. Adjust as needed for comfort.
- After drainage has been completeed, push the wheel back towards the bottle.
Disposal
- Remove the access tip from the valve. Clean the valve with an alcohol pad.
- Twist the new cap onto the catheter until you hear and feel it click into position.
- Using the third alcohol wipe, clean the skin around the catheter site. Take the foam pad and place it around the catheter site, winding the catheter over the top.
- Cover with gauze pads. Over the gauze, place the self-adhesive dressing.
- Go back to the bottle and push the plunger in a circular motion.
- Remove the cap from the PleurX bottle. Pour contents of the bottle into the sink or toilet.
- Seal bottle in a plastic bag and dispose.
Common Question(s) About Pleurx Drainage Kit
What is malignant ascites?
Malignant ascites is fluid buildup in your abdomen, which causes abdominal pressure and discomfort.
What are pleural effusions?
Pleural effusions are fluid buildup around your lungs, which can cause breathing difficulty.
How can the PleurX™ system help me?
The PleurX™ system lets you drain fluid at home and on your own schedule, so you can manage fluid buildup before it becomes even more uncomfortable. For most patients, drainage takes approximately five to 15 minutes. You drain fluid on your schedule, without needing to visit the doctor when your fluid builds up.The PleurX™ drainage system is a safe, proven option that has provided relief to over 300,000 patients since 1997.
How do I get the PleurX™ system?
Ask your doctor if it is a good choice for treating your malignant ascites or pleural effusions. If you and your doctor decide that PleurX™ is an option, you will get the PleurX™ catheter placed in your chest cavity (for pleural effusions) or abdomen (for malignant ascites), which can be performed as an outpatient procedure.
Warnings
- Single use only
- Contains phthalates
- May cause complications in the chest or abdomen cavities.
- Keep sharp objects away from the catheter. If catheter is cut, use the blue emergency clamp and call a doctor immediately.
- The valve should be kept clean and away from anything that could contaminate and cause infection.
- Only the drainage line tip should be inside the catheter to prevent damage and leaks.
- The access tip should not be touched by anything non-sterile, especially if the cover has fallen off.
- While some pain is normal during the drainage process, if pain continues after stopping, it could be a sign of infection. Contact a medical professional immediately.
- Drain fluid should not exceed more than 1,000 mL from the chest or 2,000 mL from the abdomen.
- Do not recycle used PleurX bottles.
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