pig tail catheter

A drainage catheter without locking pigtails is a medical device designed to drain fluids from various anatomical spaces in the body. These catheters are often used in medical procedures to relieve fluid buildup, such as in the chest or abdomen.

These catheters are used to drain fluids, including ascites, pleural effusion, or other fluid collections in the body.

Drainage catheters are typically made from medical-grade materials such as silicone or polyurethane to ensure flexibility and biocompatibility.

The catheter has a long, thin, flexible tubular structure with multiple side holes along its length. It differs from catheters with coiled ends because there are no locking braids.

The tip of the catheter may be open or have multiple side holes to allow fluid to drain from surrounding tissue.

Drainage catheters are available in a variety of sizes and specifications to accommodate different clinical situations, patient needs, and types of fluids drained.

The length of the drainage catheter can be varied to accommodate varying patient anatomy and the depth of drainage required.

Some drainage catheters may include radiopaque markers along their length to aid visualization under X-ray or fluoroscopy to ensure correct placement.