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Drainage

CareFusion offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to manage the symptoms associated with recurrent pleural effusions and ascites with minimally invasive techniques. From products for acute and diagnostic drainage, such as our Safe-T-Centesis® device, to our chronic drainage solutions including our Denver® shunts and PleurX® catheter system, we provide a continuum of drainage options dedicated to improving patients' lives.

PleurX® Catheter System

The PleurX catheter system features a tunneled catheter and easy-to-use vacuum bottles that allow patients or their caregivers to quickly and effectively drain effusions and ascitic fluid in the comfort of their own homes.

Thoracentesis/Paracentesis

CareFusion offers the Safe-T-Centesis® catheter drainage system as well as a standard thoracentesis/paracentesis device.

Denver® Shunts

Peritoneo-venous shunting with the exclusive Denver shunt, available only from CareFusion, helps patients retain nutrient rich fluid associated with chronic ascites, giving them the potential for improved quality of life.