R54401 Rocket IPC Peritoneal Dressing Pack and Fluid Collection Set

Rocket IPC Peritoneal Dressing Pack and Fluid Collection Set

The Rocket® Indwelling Peritoneal Catheter or IPC range is indicated for the for intermittent, long term drainage control of symptoms such as discomfort and shortness of breath resulting from symptomatic, recurrent, abdominal ascites. Including malignant ascites that does not respond to medical treatment of underlying disease.
An alternative method of managing ascites from the well known short term drains or daily taps, this also allows for patients to be discharged and managed from home thus preventing recurrent admissions. Suitable for the palliative treatment of patients with malignant ascites, maintaining quality of life, and improving control over discomfort and breathlessness associated with extended abdomen with a cost reduction.

• PASSIVE DRAINAGESYSTEM:
• Gives patient a comfortable rate of fluid flow, minimising discomfort during drainage.
• SILICONE CATHETER:
• Soft, kink resistant material approved for long use, giving increased patient comfort.
• 16Fg x 40cm catheter with 24cm fenestrated section, large diameter holes to maximise drainage and reduce occlusion risk.
• Complete with polyester cuff to promote rapid tissue in-growth, minimising infection risk and aiding catheter security.
• SAFETY VALVE WITH UNIQUE LOCKING SYSTEM:
• Prevents leakage of air or fluid.
• Prevents accidental disconnection during drainage.
• Prevents accidental loss of valve caps, minimising contamination.
• SIMPLE ORDERING:
• All the equipment needed for the drainage procedure and subsequent re-dressing is provided in a single pack:
  Product Code: R54401 Rocket® IPC Dressing Pack & Bag

Further supplies can be obtained directly from NHS Logistics using the codes below.

The packs can be ordered on prescription tariff - Part IXA appliances: Indwelling Pleural Catheter Drainage Systems, Rocket IPC Drainage Bag & Dressing Pack.