The Norfolk NPX-8 7 Fr. Introducer Kit is a specialized veterinary set, primarily used for the percutaneous placement of PleuralPort™ catheters or other 7 Fr. devices.
Kit Components
The sterile kit includes the following four essential items:
- 8F Tear-away Dilator/Introducer: A peel-away sheath with a matched dilator. The "tear-away" feature allows you to split the sheath lengthwise and remove it once the catheter is in place, ensuring the catheter's position remains undisturbed.
- 18G Introducer Needle: A 18-gauge needle used for the initial puncture to gain access to the vessel or pleural space.
- J-Tip Guidewire: A flexible wire with a "J" shaped tip. This design helps the wire glide through tissues and vessels without causing trauma or puncturing walls.
- 10mL Syringe: A standard syringe used for aspirating fluid to confirm correct needle placement before threading the guidewire.
