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Universal
drainage set
Vacuum
bottle
Wall
suction
Thora-Para catheter drainage system
Our Thora-Para catheter drainage devices offer time-tested features you need for safe and efficient thoracentesis and paracentesis procedures.
Designed for efficient diagnostic and therapeutic applications
Our Thora-Para catheter drainage system features an 8 Fr, 4˝ polyurethane catheter-over
an 18 G-introducer needle to provide a strong fluid path for excellent specimen retrieval
and therapeutic drainage.
Enhanced design to promote comfortable procedures
We also offer a 5 Fr, 4˝ polyurethane catheter-over a 19 G-echo-enhanced introducer
needle with a sharp, easy-to-insert design that is visible under ultrasound.
Self-sealing safety valve
Both Thora-Para 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 spirally oriented fenestrations designed to reduce the chance
of obstruction, and promote optimum return of fluid.
Multiple fluid withdrawal options
The Thora-Para tray configurations include convenient universal drainage sets with
one-way fluid valves and secure luer-lock connections. 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.