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Thora-Para catheter drainage system
New customer-researched enhancements:
Enhancement Benefits
*
New, proven
surfacetreatment
• 8 Fr catheter: 20% reduction
in insertion force compared to
our previous 8Fr version
• 5 Fr catheter: 10% reduction
in insertion force compared to
leading 5Fr competitor**
• Easier insertion to enhance
patientcomfort during
theprocedure
Improved tip taper
Increased drainage
holediameter
• 8 Fr catheter: 12% faster flow
rate compared to our previous
8 Fr version
• 5 Fr catheter: 21% faster than
leading 5 Fr competitor**^
100% latex-free
components (
not made
with natural rubber latex)
• Eliminate the risk of
latexreactions
• Support compliance with
latex-freepolicies
Echo-enhanced needle
(5 Fr device only)
• Ease visualization under
ultrasound
* All comparisons are based on internal CareFusion data using water at
bodytemperature
**Compared to Yueh centesis catheter
^ Tested at -20 cm of water
Thora-Para catheter drainage system
The Thora-Para system now includes enhanced features to help optimize the clinician and patient drainage experience.
An echo-enhanced needle
for visualization under
ultrasound (5Fronly)
An optimized tip
taper, increasing
ease ofinsertion
Large, spirally oriented
drainage holes, facilitating
fast flow rate to help
decrease procedure time
New, proven surface
treatment, minimizing
insertion force
A self-sealing safety
valve, enabling a
closed system
Not made with natural
rubber latex.