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Not made
with natural
rubber latex
Thora-Para valved catheter drainage system
Our thoracentesis-paracentesis catheter drainage devices are uniquely designed for safe and efficient diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures.
Designed for efficient diagnostic and therapeutic applications
Our Thora-Para valved catheter drainage system features an 8 Fr, 4 in polyurethane catheter-over an 18 G introducer needle
for specimen retrieval and therapeutic drainage.
Enhanced design to promote comfortable procedures
We also offer a 5 Fr, 4 in polyurethane catheter over a 19 G echo-enhanced introducer needle that is designed to be sharp,
easy to insert and visible under ultrasound.
An echo-enhanced needle
for visualization under
ultrasound (5 Fr only)
An optimized tapered
tip, increasing ease
of insertion
A self-sealing safety valve,
enabling a closed system
Surface treatment, minimizing
insertion force
Large, drainage holes in a spiral
pattern facilitating fast flow rate
to help minimize procedure time
Self-sealing safety valve
Both the 5 Fr and the 8 Fr Thora-Para valved devices maintain a closed system with a self-sealing valve that is activated
automatically upon removal of the introducer needle.
Reduced chance of obstruction
Our catheters have multiple fenestrations in a spiral pattern designed to reduce the chance of obstruction.
Multiple fluid withdrawal options
The Thora-Para valved tray configurations include convenient universal drainage sets with one-way fluid valves and
secure luer-lock connections to drain manually. If vacuum bottles are preferred, our trays and kits contain a drainage tube
and 16 G vacuum needle. The drainage tube may also be used with the included 5-in-1 adapter to drain using wall suction.
Minimally invasive
5 Fr or 8 Fr size
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