The PeritX Peritoneal Catheter System is the first and only tunneled catheter that is indicated for drainage of malignant and non-malignant ascites. Designed with active vacuum technology to help facilitate the drainage of ascites fluid, the PeritX Peritoneal Catheter System allows your patients to manage fluid from malignant and non-malignant ascites at home. The PleurX Peritoneal Catheter System was introduced in 2005 for malignant ascites management. In 2020, the PleurX Peritoneal Catheter System received a new, expanded indication for non-malignant ascites. The new, expanded indication will allow you to serve patients who present with ascites that is the direct result of liver disease or other non-malignant origins. With the new, expanded indication, the PleurX Peritoneal Catheter System will be rebranded as the PeritX Peritoneal Catheter System. Homecare patient management. Indwelling catheter. Vacuum bottles with active vacuum technology. Proprietary safety valve. Gravity 2L drainage bag. *This product image is only for reference.
