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Aspira Drainage System

Compassionate Treatment

The Aspira® Drainage System is a tunneled, long-term catheter used to drain accumulated fluid from the pleural or peritoneal cavity to relieve symptoms associated with pleural effusion or malignant ascites.

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    Features & Benefits

    A NEW KIND OF FREEDOM

    The Aspira Drainage System is a compassionate home treatment option for end-stage cancer patients with pleural effusions and malignant ascites. Aspira allows patients to manage their symptoms at home, eliminating the need for frequent hospital visits.

    Patient Comfort

    The Aspira Drainage Bag’s gravity-based design with siphon assist, produces a consistent pressure flow for minimized discomfort.

    Ease-Of-Use

    After connecting the drainage line to the catheter valve, one gentle squeeze of the bulb on the bag will initiate drainage. With the Aspira Drainage Bag there is no risk of accidentally discharging vacuum. Vacuum is activated with one squeeze of the manual pump.

    Faster Drainage

    Faster drainage flow rate with the Aspira Drainage Bag means more downtime for the patient.

    Drainage Options

    The option of a drainage bag or drainage bottle allows you to use the best drainage method for your patients.

    MORE CONSISTENT PRESSURE DURING DRAINAGE

    The Aspira Drainage Bag is designed to drain quickly without the use of high pressure. Low, consistent vacuum pressure is preferable to high vacuum pressure that may cause patient discomfort.

    68%
    higher average
    flow rate    1,2

     

    Simulated testing shows the Aspira Drainage Bag has a 68% higher average flow rate than the PleurX® Drainage system.1,2 Additionally, the Aspira Drainage Bag demonstrates consistent pressure and flow rate, unlike the PleurX Drainage System, which has a high initial vacuum that drops quickly.2

    Aspira - Higher Average Flow Rate & More Consistent Pressure Than Pleurex Drainage System

    72%
    larger valve1

    67%
    more fenestrations4

    The Aspira Drainage System has more fenestrations4 and a larger valve1 than the PleurX Drainage System.

    Aspira has a larger valve and more fenestrations than PleurX

    DESIGNED FOR MORE PLACEMENT FLEXIBILITY THAN THE PLEURX SYSTEM

    With three placement method options (antegrade, retrograde and over-the-wire), and multiple kit options designed to accommodate customer and patient needs, the Aspira Drainage System gives you more placement flexibility than the PleurX Drainage System.

    ENHANCED TUNNELER DESIGN

    ENHANCED TUNNELER DESIGN

     

    • Malleable and pre-bent tunneler
    • Tunneler is 37% longer than the PleurX tunneler for placement flexibility4

    VALVED INTRODUCER

    VALVED INTRODUCER
    • Peel-away introducer sheath helps reduce fluid leakage and/or air aspiration during placement4

    REPLACEABLE VALVE

    REPLACEABLE VALVE
    • Valve can be replaced without the need for catheter exchange

    PRELOADED STIFFENING STYLET

    PRELOADED STIFFENING STYLET
    • Stiffens catheter to facilitate insertion
    • Stylet with Hydro-Glide™ coating designed to decrease fluid leakage during insertion

    15.5F ASPIRA DRAINAGE CATHETER

    15.5F ASPIRA DRAINAGE CATHETER
    • Distally trimmable to accommodate smaller cavities
    • Proximally trimmable to enable valve replacement
    OTHER COMPONENTS INCLUDE:

    Dilator

    18G Introducer Needle

    0.038″ x 80 cm J-Tip Guide Wire

    Slide Clamp

    Attachable Suture Wing

    Scalpel

    Luer Adapter

    Universal Tubing Adapter

    ASPIRA KIT COMPONENTS

     

    INSERTION TRAY COMPONENTS

    1 – 15.5F Peritoneal or Pleural Drainage Catheter with Stylet
    1 – #11 Futura® Safety Scalpel
    1 – 18G Introducer Needle
    1 – Guide Wire 0.038″ x 80 cm J-tip
    1 – Dilator 8F
    1 – Dilator 12F
    1 – 16.5F Splittable Sheath Introducer
    1 – Tunneler
    1 – Slide Clamp
    1 – Aspira Valve Assembly
    1 – Aspira Valve Cap
    1 – Suture Wing
    1 – Luer Adapter
    1 – Universal Tubing Adapter
    2 – Split Gauze 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm)
    6 – Gauze 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm)
    1 – Surgical Tape
    1 – Adhesive Dressing

    DRESSING KIT COMPONENTS

    1 – Adhesive Dressing
    2 – Split Gauze 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm)
    4 – Gauze 4″ x 4″ (10 cm x 10 cm)
    1 – Gloves (1 Pair)
    1 – Tape Strips (3 Per)
    3 – Alcohol Wipe
    1 – CSR Wrap

    DRAINAGE KIT COMPONENTS

    1 – Drainage Bag (1,000 mL)
    2 – Alcohol Wipe
    1 – Slide Clamp
    1 – Tape Strips (3 Per)
    1 – Aspira Valve Cap

    LUER ADAPTER COMPONENTS

    1 – Luer Adapter
    1 – Aspira Valve Cap

    UNIVERSAL TUBING ADAPTER COMPONENTS

    1 – Universal Tubing Adapter
    1 – Aspira Valve Cap

    REPAIR KIT COMPONENTS

    1 – Slide Clamp
    1 – Aspira Valve Assembly
    1 – Aspira Valve Cap

    REFERENCES

    1. Data on file. Simulated water drainage. N=9 for Aspira Drainage Bag, N=8 for PleurX Drainage Bottle. Bench data may not be represented of clinical outcomes. Different test methods may yield
      different results.
    2. Data on file. Simulated water drainage under similar conditions. N=40 for Aspira Drainage Bag. N=8 for PleurX Drainage Bottle. Bench data may not be represented of clinical
      outcomes. Different test methods may yield different results.
    3. Data on file.
    4. Data on file. Internal diameters measured at the narrowest point. N=10 per device.

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