The Clinical Problem:
Chest Tube Clogging
Indwelling body space drains are commonly used in medicine, but the body's natural response to a drainage catheter is to form clot within the tube. Chest tube clogging can result in poor patient outcomes and even death.
Our Solution:
The PleuraFlow Catheter System
The PleuraFlow Catheter System allows surgeons to use smaller, less invasive chest tubes, and enables nurses to more effectively manage clots: The ultimate result is a safer and more comfortable recovery for chest surgery patients.
How it Works:
Active chest tube clearance and our
magnetic drive system.
The PleuraFlow Catheter System is
inserted between the chest tube and the
drainage tubing to help move clot towards
the drainage canister.