Product Specifications
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Product Overview
BD Safe-T-Centesis Pigtail Catheter Drainage System (Pig1280k)
The BD Safe-T-Centesis Pigtail Catheter Drainage System (Pig1280k) is a sterile, single-use drainage catheter designed for safe and efficient fluid evacuation in various clinical procedures. Its advanced design ensures secure placement and minimizes complications, making it ideal for thoracentesis, paracentesis, and other drainage applications.
Key Features:
- Pigtail Tip Design: Curved tip prevents tissue trauma and reduces dislodgement risk.
- Radiopaque Marker: Enhances visibility under imaging for precise placement.
- Safety Lock Mechanism: Secures the catheter in place to prevent accidental removal.
- Multiple Side Holes: Facilitates efficient fluid drainage with minimal clogging.
- Pre-attached Extension Tubing: Simplifies setup and reduces contamination risk.
- Luer Lock Connector: Ensures secure attachment to drainage bags or syringes.
Specifications:
- Catheter Size: 8.5 Fr
- Length: 30 cm
- Guidewire Compatibility: 0.035 inches
- Material: Flexible, kink-resistant polyurethane
- Sterile: Single-use, ethylene oxide sterilized
- Packaging: Individually packaged with insertion needle, guidewire, and drainage tube
Suggested Use:
The BD Safe-T-Centesis Pigtail Catheter is recommended for draining pleural effusions, ascites, or abscesses under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance. After needle insertion, the guidewire is advanced, followed by catheter placement over the wire. The pigtail tip coils securely, and the safety lock is engaged to maintain position. Connect the extension tubing to a drainage system for controlled fluid removal.
This system is designed for ease of use, patient safety, and procedural efficiency in interventional radiology, critical care, and emergency medicine settings.
