AngioDynamics
(NASDAQ:ANGO) announced today the release of its new Total Abscession
nephrostomy drainage catheter. The launch of this product completes the
Total Abscession family of products – including general drains and a
biliary drainage catheter – giving physicians and hospitals a full range
of choice from one source.
“The focus on security, physician performance and patient
comfort displayed in this latest introduction highlights our ongoing
commitment to quality as the cadence of new products continues from
AngioDynamics.”
The new drain is used in percutaneous nephrostomy drainage, a minimally
invasive procedure in which a physician places this catheter through the
skin in the back into the kidney to relieve pressure on the kidney from
a back-up of urine.
The Total Abscession nephrostomy drain has six side holes and a tight
curl at the distal end of the catheter to ensure the drain tip lies
completely inside of the pigtail shape, avoiding irritation of the renal
pelvis.
“The Total Abscession nephrostomy drain is not only designed to be a
leading product in its category, it establishes AngioDynamics as a
one-stop provider of drainage catheters in addition to all of the other
leading products physicians rely on us to deliver,” said Shawn McCarthy,
Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Peripheral Vascular
business unit. “The focus on security, physician performance and patient
comfort displayed in this latest introduction highlights our ongoing
commitment to quality as the cadence of new products continues from
AngioDynamics.”
The Vault® locking mechanism featured on the Total Abscession
drain prevents tampering or accidental removal and an audible click
provides confirmation the lock is engaged. A thermal molded tip is
designed for less buckling and kinking upon insertion and a Blue Silk™
finish provides easier insertion and pushability, increasing physician
performance. The low-profile hub and soft, pliable strain relief provide
optimal patient comfort regardless of the anatomical access point.
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