The Rocket® ThoracentesisSet 8FG is for the short tern drainage drainageof fluid

and air from the pleural space. The larger, 8FG catheter and safety needle delivers

the best combination of drainage with superior insertion characteristics, requiring

less force with increased protection from the risk of perforation and reduced risk of

needle stick injury(safety needle).

The Rocket® ThoracentesisSet 6FG is for the short term drainage of fluid and air from the pleural space. The smaller, 6FG catheter and needle delivers the ideal combination of drainage with reliable insertion characteristics, requiring less force.

The flexible 6FG catheter is designed to safely remain in situ(for a maximum period of 30 days) whilst post drainage checks are performed.

Rocket® IPC is indicated for intermittent, long term drainageof symptomatic, recurrent, pleuraleffusion, unresponsive malignant pleural effusions and abdominal ascites.

Rocket® IPC offers an alternative long term method

of managing pleuraland peritonealeffusions allowing

patients to be managed in the community which

offers significant advantages:

•Early discharge

•Minimal repeated admission.

•Improved quality of life

•Improved control over discomfort and breathlessness

•Reduced cost

For the treatment of spontaneous, iatrogenic simple

pneumothorax, whilst allowing full patient mobility during

treatment. NOT intended for the drainage of fluid, blood or

empyemaand NOT for airleaksover 4L/min in volume.

8Fg CATHETER MOUNTED ON 18G NEEDLE: to give the best combination of drainage with superior insertion characteristics requiring less force.

•SELF CONTAINED ONE WAY VALVE AND VENT: retains fluid for subsequent drainage whilst allowing air to freely escape, preventing return to the pleural space.

•J CURVED CATHETER: to minimisethe risk of occlusion after insertion.

•MOUNTED ASPIRATION SYRINGE: provides the classic and reliable indication of correct needle tip position during insertion.

•HYDROCOLLOID FIXATION DEVICE: Provides safe anchoring and protection of catheter for up to one week.

-Enables the patient to shower with catheter inserted.

-Reduces the risk of accidental displacement or movement of the catheter and consequent enlargement of puncture site

-Minimisescontamination of puncture site from environment

•SIGNAL DIAPHRAGM: deflects upwards when the catheter tip enters the pleural space and continues to fluctuate in time with respiration. When the patient is asymptomatic, the static signal diaphragm may indicate the pneumothoraxis resolved.

•POSITIVE PRESSURE RELEASE VALVE: to allow safe drainage of pneumothoraxif one-way valve and vent become compromised.

•NEEDLELESS PORT: To allow drainage of collected fluid.

The Rocket® SeldingerChest Drainage Set is indicated for the percutaneous

insertion of a pleural drain for fluid and air and is particularly suitable for:

•Pneumothorax, spontaneous or iatrogenic

•Effusions, benign or malignant, except those with high protein content.

•Low viscosity empyema.

The Rocket® SeldingerChest Drainage Set features:

•Improved patient comfort using small bore catheterisation2,3

•Reliable insertion via ‘Seldingertechnique’ under direct vision, x-ray screening or ultrasound guidance

•10cm dilators with safety stops to minimisethe risks of over-insertion associated with the traditional 20cm dilator.

•Drapes and a gown are included in all PK coded packs in response to NPSA/2008/RRR3.

The Rocket® Blunt Dissection Chest Drain Insertion Pack is available for those instances when it would be inappropriate or difficult to use a small bore Seldingerchest drain such as a traumatic incident or the drainage of blood.

BLUNT TIPPED CATHETER: Used in conjunction with a stiffener so the catheter can be inserted in a more controlled manner.

•CURVED ROBERTS FORCEPS: To allow controlled dissection of the intercostalmuscles over the rib.

•RADIOPAQUE STRIPE: to allow accurate checking of catheter position.

•COMPLETE INSERTION PACK: Including a gown, drapes, suture and dressings.

Rocket® BLUE™ Multipurpose Needle Drains & Ward Procedure Packs

offer a purpose designed, cost effective solution for routine fluid

(ascites, urine and pleural fluid) drainage procedures in department

or ward settings.

For insertion into, but not restricted to, the abdominal cavity, chest

and urinary bladder using a ‘direct stab’ techniquecombined with

aspiration and/or ultrasound guidance.

CE MARKED, PURPOSE DESIGNED DEVICE, designed specifically for paracentesisand drainage of abdominal ascites, urinary bladder and other drainage applications which avoids the risks of inappropriate use of non-specific devices such as generic supra-pubic drains.

•SOFT, KINK FREE 6FG catheter material, improves patient comfort and prevents unnecessary catheter blockage caused by thin walled materials.

•1CM CATHETER MARKINGS to aid safer, controlled insertion.

•SOFT INTEGRAL STITCH PLATE combined with flexible tube support, provides simple, secure fixation after insertion.

•REMOVABLE NEEDLE CAP permits aspiration to aid correct placement during insertion.

•DRAINAGE BAG CONNECTION SET included to reduce additional costs and make insertion and connection to a wide range of drainage options quick and secure.