Silicone Chest Drainage Catheter w/ Trocar Designed specifically for the fragile neonate... -Minimizes bruising to the pleura of the lung and chest wall during insertion -Soft silicone material decreases irritation and resists clotting -Radiopaque stripe helps ensure proper placement by identification of distal hole on x-ray The stainless steel trocar is pointed but protected, for better control when penetrating the pleural wall and making final placement. -Complete depth markings and three openings in tip of catheter for more effective drainage -Universal hub adapts to suction drainage systems Utah Medical Products, Inc manufactures a broad range of neonatal critical care devices including the GescoTM family of products.

Thora-Cath is made of soft nonreactive silicone, which facilitates faster healing and reduces patient discomfort. Additional Advantages: - Clotting and encrustation are reduced due to the use of an optimally biocompatible material. A comparison of wound site healing - Catheter drainage is improved and patency is maintained. Silicone thoracic drain tube site (left), PVC thoracic drain tube site (right), 10 days after simultaneous removal of respective drains. - Due to biocompatibility of silicone, infection and serum accumulation are reduced. Photo courtesy of Joe D. Morris, M.D., Clinical Professor...