- No preauthorization paperwork
- Low vacuum siphon activating pump
- Less bulky than other currently marketed home drainage products
- Multiple packaging options
- Stylet with Hydro-Glide* coating
- Multiple placement options
- Distally and proximally trimmable catheter
- Repairable catheter valve
- 1 Liter drainage bag
Features
Compassionate Treatment for Malignant Pleural Effusion Patients
The Aspira* Pleural Drainage Catheter is a tunneled, long-term catheter used to drain accumulated fluid from the pleural cavity to relieve symptoms associated with malignant pleural effusion and other recurrent pleural effusions.
The Aspira* Pleural Drainage Catheter is easy to insert and the system is simple to use and provides a compassionate treatment option for patients.
For more information please visit: www.myaspira.com
- No preauthorization paperwork
- Low vacuum siphon activating pump – makes it simple to initiate drainage and does not lose vacuum
- Less bulky than other currently marketed home drainage products – requires less storage space than competitive product
- Multiple packaging options – Complete Kit and Essential Kit provide flexibility
- Stylet with Hydro-Glide* coating – decreases leakage during insertion and helps stiffen catheter to facilitate insertion
- Multiple placement options – antegrade and retrograde. Also capable of being placed over-the-wire
- Distally and proximally trimmable catheter – either end can be trimmed to facilitate placement
- Repairable catheter valve – enables a patient with a damaged valve or catheter to retain the catheter and have it repaired rather than removed or replaced
- 1 Liter drainage bag – light weight and compact
Please consult product labels, IFU and package inserts for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions and instructions for use.
Specifications
| Product Code | Kit | Catheter Size | Cuff to Fenestration | Material | Drainage Bag Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4991507 | Complete Kit | 15.5 Fr w/Stylet | 12 cm | Silicone | 1 Liter |
| 4991508 | Essential Kit | 15.5 Fr w/Stylet | 12 cm | Silicone | 1 Liter |
Kit Components
| Complete Kit | Essential Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Code | 4991507 | 4991508 |
| Insertion Tray | 1 | 1 |
| Drainage Kits | 5 | 20 |
| Dressing Kits | 5 | 20 |
| Voucher for 20 drainage kits and 20 dressing kits | 1 |
Resources
Please refer to the below-listed Instructions for Use (IFUs) for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings and cautions.

