The PP-202K PleuralPort™ Kit for Cats is the smaller version of the system, specifically engineered for cats or very small dogs where space and weight are critical factors.
Kit Components:
- Micro-PleuralPort™ Device: A smaller, low-profile port designed to fit comfortably under the thin skin of a feline patient without causing tension.
- 7 Fr. Silicone Catheter: A thinner (7 French), highly flexible radiopaque catheter with multiple fenestrations for effective fluid aspiration.
- 7 Fr. Introducer Kit: Includes a size-matched 18G needle, J-tip guidewire, and an 8 Fr. peel-away sheath/dilator (sized up to allow the 7 Fr. catheter to pass through).
- Micro-Connector: A miniature secure attachment to link the thin catheter to the port stem.
- Initial Access Kit: Often features a smaller gauge Huber needle (like 22G or 20G) appropriate for the smaller silicone septum of the micro-port.
Purpose of the Kit:
- Feline-Specific Design: Ideal for managing chronic conditions like Feline Chylothorax or effusions related to heart disease (HCM/RCM).
- Stress Reduction: It significantly reduces the stress and pain associated with frequent needle punctures of the chest wall (thoracocentesis), which can be particularly dangerous for dyspneic cats.
- Safety: Since the system is entirely subcutaneous, it eliminates the risk of the cat dislodging an external drain or developing a localized skin infection at the exit site.
