PleurX Lockable Drainage Line Procedure
Product Information
The PleurX Lockable Drainage Line is designed to be
used exclusively with the PleurX Pleural or Peritoneal
Catheter for drainage of the pleural or peritoneal
cavity.
(Figure 1)
Read this entire pamphlet carefully before draining
fluid.
Indications for Use
The PleurX Lockable Drainage Line is indicated for
use only with the PleurX Catheter for intermittent
drainage. The PleurX Lockable Drainage Line is used
to drain fluid using standard wall suction, water seal
drainage system, glass vacuum bottle, or other
appropriate method (portable suction).
PleurX Lockable Drainage Line
Warnings
The patient should not be left unattended during
drainage.
Cautions
For single use only. Re-use may result in a
nonfunctional 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.
If fluid spills, use soap and water to clean skin and
use appropriate cleaning agent for all other surfaces.
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Vernon Hills, IL
Richard Cisneroz
05-04-17
362-23202
Contact the patient’s physician if:
- The patient develops fever (body temperature
above 100.5° F (38° C), or you notice any redness,
swelling, oozing or pain at the exit site.
- These may be signs of infection that may require
treatment.
- Shortness of breath is not relieved after draining
1000 ml from the chest or 2000 ml from the
abdomen at one time.
- The patient continues to experience symptoms,
but little or no fluid drains from the catheter.
- Less than 50 ml drainage in three (3) drainage
procedures in a row.
- The appearance (color, thickness, etc.) of the fluid
changes significantly between drainages.
Sterility
This product has been sterilized and is for single use
only. Do not re-sterilize. CareFusion will not be
responsible for any product that is re-sterilized, nor
accept for credit or exchange any product that has
been opened but not used.
Do not use if package is damaged.
Drainage Line Supplies
1 - Drainage Line with Lockable Access Tip
1 - 5-in-1 Drainage Line Adapter
Note:
-60 cm H
2
O = -1.7 in Hg = -44 mm Hg = -0.8 psi
General Guidelines
1. These instructions are provided as a guide to the
clinician to perform a drainage procedure and are
intended to supplement any hospital developed
protocols, clinical drainage protocols or
appropriate drainage device instructions for
vacuum sources other than the PleurX bottle.
Ensure that you are familiar with these
instructions prior to beginning the procedure.
2. When using the drainage line, it may be used to
drain at a suction level of -60 cm H
2
0 or less for
as long as it takes to drain 1000 ml of fluid from
the chest or 2000 ml of fluid from the abdomen
per day. The volume of fluid removed should be
based on the individual patient’s status and the
risks for over draining, including re-expansion
pulmonary edema in the chest or hypotension for
ascites patients.
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Drainage Line
Access Tip
5-in-1 Adapter
Roller Clamp
Luer Fitting
(Figure 1)
