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
SKATER™ Centesis Catheters
SKATER™ Centesis 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