SKATER™ Drainage System

The SKATER Drainage System provides a portfolio for clinicians and patients to manage their drainage needs. The portfolio includes a complete size range of catheters for percutaneous drainage procedures including abscess, nephrostomy, biliary, and centesis. To assist in targeted catheter placement, an array of accessories including introducer sets, introducer sheath/needles (ISN), and Hawkins blunt needles are available. The system is completed with drainage bags for collecting fluid.

The SKATER™ catheters are designed to promote maximum drainage flow. They are formulated for patient comfort, kink resistance, easy insertion, and radiopacity.

Each Set Includes

  • SKATER™ catheter
  • Removable pigtail straightener
  • Metal stiffening cannula
  • Flexible stiffening cannula (Not available on 6F and 7F)
  • Locking system with snap-off tab (Not available on non-locking pigtail catheters)
Description

SKATER™ All-Purpose Drainage Catheters

SKATER™ All-Purpose Drainage Catheters are suitable for a variety of applications using a direct-stick or Seldinger technique. They feature a large catheter lumen, large skived drainage holes and a large lumen hub designed to promote maximum drainage flow.

Key Product Attributes
  • Expansive size offering of 6F – 16F
  • Available in locking and non-locking configurations
  • Choice Lock™ trocar stylet allows for single-handed abscess drainage placement
  • Comes with flexible stiffener, metal stylet, and metal cannula

 

SKATERCentesis Catheters

SKATERCentesis Catheters are designed for percutaneous fluid aspirations and small volume drainage procedures.

Key Product Attributes
  • Needle with echogenic tip for precise placement under imaging
  • Tapered catheter tip ensures good transition between catheter and needle to facilitate smooth insertion
  • Four radial side holes on the catheter facilitate drainage within small cavities
  • Hollow stylet needle permits aspiration of fluid prior to needle removal
  • Vent plug allows air to exit catheter during insertion and protects against fluid leakage

The SKATER™ Introducer Set

The SKATER™ Introducer Set provides easy, accurate and atraumatic placement of a .035”/.038” guidewire in non-vascular procedures.

Key Product Attributes
  • Embedded radiopaque marker enhances visualization for accurate placement
  • 4F dilator/6F sheath assembly with locking stiffening cannula facilitates easy over-the-wire placement
  • Large end hole design of the sheath accepts both .018” and .035”/.038” guidewires simultaneously
  • Available with a stainless steel or nitinol .018” guidewire