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Proofed by: _________________________________ Date: ______________
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DCN 60573-2
Vernon Hills, IL
Richard Cisneroz
05-01-17
362-23201
Cautions
For single use only. Re-use may result in a non-functional
product or contribute to cross contamination.
Contains Phthalates. The benefit of treatment outweighs the
remote possibility of exposure to phthalates.
Chest: Potential complications of draining the pleural space
include, but may not be limited to, pneumothorax,
re-expansion pulmonary edema, hypotension, circulatory
collapse and infection.
Abdomen: Potential complications of draining fluid from the
abdomen include, but may not be limited to, hypotension,
circulatory collapse, electrolyte imbalance, protein depletion,
ascites leakage, peritonitis, wound infection, and loculations of
the peritoneal space.
Contact your physician if:
- You believe your catheter is infected. Pain, redness
(erythema), warmth to touch, swelling (edema), fever, or
fluid around the catheter site may indicate your catheter is
infected. Some discomfort and redness after insertion is
expected but should not persist or worsen.
- Shortness of breath is not relieved after draining 1000 ml
from your chest or 2000 ml of fluid from the abdomen at
one time.
- You continue to experience symptoms, but little or no fluid
drains from the catheter.
- Less than 50 ml of fluid drains in 3 drainage procedures in
a row.
- The appearance (color, thickness, etc.) changes
significantly between drainages.
Sterility
The Procedure Pack and Vacuum Bottle (with drainage line)
have been sterilized. The inside of the bottle and bottle
connections are not exposed to sterilant. Samples should not
be taken from the bottles. These products are for single use
only. Do not re-sterilize.
Do not use if package is damaged.
CareFusion will not be responsible for any product that is
resterilized, nor accept for credit or exchange any product that
has been opened but not used.
PleurX Drainage Supplies
The following supplies are required to complete a drainage
procedure: (Figure 1)
1 Plastic Vacuum Bottle with attached Drainage Line
1 Procedure Pack containing the following sterile items:
1 Self-Adhesive Dressing (A)
Blue Wrap (Wrapped around the following tems) (B)
3 Alcohol Pads (C)
1 Pair of Gloves (D)
1 Valve Cap (E)
1 Blue Emergency Slide Clamp (F)
4 Gauze Pads 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) (G)
1 Foam Catheter Pad (H)
PleurX Drainage Procedure
Instructions for Use
You should have been trained by a doctor or nurse in the
correct way to use the items in this kit. f you have any
problems or questions about draining the fluid, contact your
doctor or nurse.
Read this entire pamphlet carefully before draining fluid.
Product Information
The PleurX Catheter (Figure 2) may be placed in your chest to
drain fluid from around your lungs or it may be placed in your
abdomen to drain fluid that builds up in that area. Your doctor
has placed the PleurX Catheter to allow you to drain fluid from
your chest or abdomen while you are at home. Part of the
catheter is inside your body and has several holes that allow
fluid to enter the catheter. The fluid is drained through the
outer end of the catheter. There is a valve at the outer end of
the catheter that prevents air from entering and fluid from
leaking out when you are not draining.
PleurX Catheter
The PleurX Drainage Kit and Vacuum Bottles may be used to
drain fluid through the PleurX Catheter whether it is placed in
your chest or abdomen. To provide the best performance and
to avoid damage to the catheter, always use the PleurX
Drainage Supplies for draining fluid through the PleurX
Catheter.
Indications for Use
The Pleurx Drainage Kits are indicated for use only with the
Pleurx Catheter for intermittent drainage.
Warnings
If you accidentally cut the catheter or the valve is leaking,
follow these steps:
a. Pinch the catheter closed between your fingers.
b. Slip the blue emergency slide clamp over the catheter and
push the catheter completely into the small end of the
clamp. This will close the catheter. (Figure 3)
c. Notify your doctor immediately.
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