Chest tube clogging can lead to complications and increased costs. Chest tube stripping is not always reliable and may be hazardous. The PleuraFlow® Active Tube Clearance® System was developed to keep chest tubes free of clot to maximize drainage and minimize drainage related complications.

Our Solution:

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Product Overview

Chest tube clogging can lead to complications and increased costs.  Chest tube stripping is not always reliable and may be hazardous.  The PleuraFlow® was developed to keep chest tubes free of clot to maximize drainage and minimize … [Our solution...]

How it Works:

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Active chest tube clearance and our magnetic drive system

The PleuraFlow® Active Tube Clearance® System contains a guide wire with a distal loop that rests at the end of the tube. The system uses the loop to morcellate and scoop back clot towards the drainage canister. The system is driven by a … [How it works...]

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FAQs

How often does chest tube clogging occur? Chest tube clogging is more common than many people think.  Many ICU nurses will tell you they see this in about 50% of patients, manifested by strands of clot forming in the tubes that they have to strip or tap or milk to break it up and keep the tubes flowing.  Nurses generally rely on visible … [Read More FAQs...]

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Clear Catheter Systems
20380 Halfway Road Ste. 4
Bend Oregon 97701

Email: info@clearcatheter.com
Phone: 541-382-2533