PleurX Peritoneal Catheter Kit, For Peritoneal Placement, 15.5 Fr


Product Overview

PleurX Peritoneal Catheter Kit, For Peritoneal Placement, 15.5 Fr
PleurX - 50-9000B


Device Description

A collection of non-powered devices designed for catheterization of the pleural cavity and/or peritoneal cavity for drainage and/or aspiration of effusions (e.g., haemothorax, empyema, ascites), other fluids, and/or air; some types are additionally intended for infusion of fluids/materials into the pleural/peritoneal space. It includes a pleural catheter and/or a peritoneal catheter typically with catheter introduction devices (e.g., needles, scalpel, tunneller), non-dedicated catheterization support devices (e.g., dressings), drainage receptacle (e.g., collection bottle), and/or suction system regulator; it does not include any powered pumps or pharmaceuticals. This is a single-use device.


Environmental Conditions

  • Storage Environment Temperature - Degrees Celsius
    • 25.00
    • 20.00

  • Device Sizes

  • Catheter Gauge: 15.5 French
    • Catheter Gauge: 15.5 French


    Device Sterilization

    Device Sterile: True

    Sterilization Prior To Use: False

    Sterilization Methods: No Data Available


    Product Codes

    Code: PNG

    Device Name: Peritoneal, Drainage Catheter For Refractory Ascites, Long-Term Indwelling

    Device Class: 2

    Physical State: Plastic tubing with a tissue ingrowth cuff and valve or connector.

    Definition: For drainage of refractory ascites with long-term occurrence from the peritoneal cavity.

    Submission Type ID: 1

    Review Panel: GU

    Review Code: N/A

    Technical Method: N

    Gmp Exempt Flag: Typically attached to positive pressure or gravity feed to assist in drainage of fluid from the peritoneal cavity.

    Life Sustain Support Flag: Y

    Unclassified Reason: N/A

    Implant Flag: Y

    Target Area: Peritoneal Cavity.

    Regulation Number: 876.5630

    Third Party Flag: N

    Medical Specialty: GU


    Device Identifiers

    Device Id: 50885403075955

    Device Type: Package

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: 10885403075957

    Package Quantity: 10

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

    Package Status: In Commercial Distribution

    Package Type: Case


    Device Id: 10885403075957

    Device Type: Primary

    DeviceId Issuing Agency: GS1

    Contains DI Number: N/A

    Package Quantity: N/A

    Package Discontinue Date: N/A

    Package Status: N/A

    Package Type: N/A


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