The Covidien 8888561050 ARGYLE Trocar Catheter is a sterile, single-use, disposable device that consists of a surgically sharp trocar and a clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) thoracic catheter. This device is primarily used for closed chest tube thoracostomies. The thoracic catheter features numerical depth marks at 2cm increments for easy and precise positioning.
The catheter is clear and made from thermosensitive PVC, providing easy visualization of drainage characteristics. It is packaged over a precision aluminum trocar and is ready for insertion. The surgically sharp trocar tip allows for quick and precise insertion.
This device also features radiopaque Sentinel Line tubing with a Sentinel Eye catheter, which permits location verification by X-ray. The integral funnel end aids in securing a leak-free connection to the patient tubing. The rigid, Escon tube package protects the product during storage and allows for easy introduction into the sterile field.
This product is sterile and designed for single-use. It is not made with natural rubber latex. The product comes in a pack of 10 and each catheter is 40cm in length with a diameter of 24Fr.
