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12275967 IFU_361-19901 12/13/11 10:25 AM Page 8
RC081195-2
McGaw Park, IL
Richard Cisneroz
12-07-11
12275967
Subsequent Drainage Procedures
Subsequent drainage procedures are to be
performed using the PleurX Drainage Line, PleurX
Vacuum Bottle, or the PleurX Drainage Kits. Each
drainage kit contains the necessary drainage line,
vacuum bottle, and other necessary items to
perform the drainage procedure.
It is vital that patients and/or caregivers are
carefully instructed on how to use the kit to
drain malignant ascites. The person(s)
responsible for drainage must be able to
demonstrate they are capable of performing
the procedure.
If the patient/caregiver is not able or willing
to perform the drainage, a medical
professional should perform the drainage.
It is recommended that the patient is
periodically contacted or seen by a clinician
to evaluate treatment regimen, assess need
for albumin supplementation and evaluate
catheter's functional status.
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Catheter Removal Procedure
It may be appropriate and/or necessary at a later
date to remove the PleurX Peritoneal Catheter.
Three successive attempts to drain fluid that result
in less than 50 ml of fluid removed may indicate one
of the following:
• the ascites has resolved
• the catheter is loculated away from the fluid
• the catheter is occluded
1. Place the patient appropriately to access the
catheter insertion site.
2. Aseptically clean the patient's abdomen around
the catheter insertion site.
3. Anesthetize the site.
4. Remove any remaining sutures securing the
catheter.
5. Using forceps, dissect around the cuff to free it
from the ingrowth. Ensure that the cuff is
completely free within the tunnel.
6. Grasp the catheter in one hand and pull with a
firm, constant pressure.
7. Cover the site as appropriate.
Contains Phthalates. The benefit of treatment
outweighs the remote possibility of exposure to
phthalates.
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