Cardinal Health Argyle Silicone Thoracic Catheter

Yes, the Cardinal Health Argyle Thoracic Catheter is constructed from high-quality, biocompatible and thrombo-resistant silicone.

This choice of material is essential for patient safety and offers several performance benefits:

• Minimizes Adverse Reactions: The silicone is inherently thrombo-resistant, reducing the risk of complications.
• Kink-Resistant Design: Despite being soft, the material is engineered to resist kinking, ensuring continuous and reliable fluid flow.
• Clear Placement: The catheter includes a Radiopaque Sentinel Line and Sentinel Eye for enhanced visibility and accurate positioning confirmation under imaging.

Yes, the Cardinal Health Argyle Silicone Thoracic Catheter is specifically constructed to reduce the risk of clotting.

It is made from high-quality, biocompatible silicone that features inherent thrombo-resistant properties.

This specialized material is optimized to:

• Minimize the risk of blood clot formation.
• Help ensure consistent flow and reliable functionality during thoracic drainage.
• Provide enhanced patient safety and compatibility.

Yes, the Cardinal Health Argyle Silicone Thoracic Catheter is engineered with advanced radiopaque features to ensure high visibility and accurate placement during imaging procedures, such as X-ray or fluoroscopy.

Key features that facilitate precise positioning include:

• Radiopaque Sentinel Line: This integrated line runs along the catheter’s length, allowing professionals to clearly and reliably track the entire device path.
• Sentinel Eye: Located near the distal tip, this dedicated marker confirms the catheter’s precise terminal location, which is critical for effective thoracic drainage.

The Cardinal Health Argyle Silicone Thoracic Catheter is available in a wide variety of French sizes and two tip configurations, ensuring adaptability for different procedures.

All variants feature a consistent 20-inch (20”L) length.

Available Tip Angles

The catheter comes in two distinct configurations:

• Straight
• Right Angle

Available Sizes (FR and O.D.)

The size range spans from 20 FR up to 40 FR. The specific Outer Diameter (O.D.) for each French size is listed below:

All configurations are designed for efficient drainage, incorporating six smooth side eyes and an open distal tip.

Yes, the Cardinal Health Argyle Silicone Thoracic Catheter is supplied sterile and ready for immediate use in clinical settings. To ensure patient safety and product integrity, the catheter includes the following packaging features:

• Sterile Guarantee: The catheter is guaranteed to be sterile upon delivery.
• Packaging: Each unit is individually protected within an Excon tube package to maintain sterility until the point of use.
• Case Quantity: The product is typically sold in cases containing 10 units (10/cs).

Yes, the Argyle Silicone Thoracic Catheter is engineered with specific features to promote highly effective and reliable fluid drainage:

• Maximized Fluid Removal: The design incorporates six smooth side eyes and an open distal tip with a beveled end, providing comprehensive channels for efficient fluid evacuation.
• Kink-Resistant Design: It is constructed from soft, yet durable, silicone that is specifically kink-resistant. This crucial feature helps maintain continuous flow and ensures the catheter remains patent throughout the procedure.
• Biocompatible Material: The silicone material is inherently biocompatible and thrombo-resistant, aligning patient safety with high performance for prolonged contact.

Yes, the Cardinal Health Argyle Silicone Thoracic Catheter has a standard length of 20 inches (20”L). This length is designed to be suitable for various thoracic drainage procedures.

Yes, the Cardinal Health Argyle Silicone Thoracic Catheter is designed with a kink-resistant construction.

This crucial feature is possible because the catheter is made from soft, high-quality, biocompatible silicone. The material balances flexibility with structural integrity to help:

• Maintain patency and prevent occlusion.
• Ensure consistent and continuous fluid drainage during use.

The Cardinal Health Argyle Silicone Thoracic Catheter is specifically designed for effective and safe thoracic drainage procedures, commonly used in hospital and surgical settings.

The standard packaging configuration is 10 units per case (10/cs). Each catheter is supplied sterile and individually packaged within an Excon tube for optimal safety and convenience.