Pigtail Catheter Size 8 Fr – Percutaneous Drainage Catheter for Fluid Drainage

The Pigtail Catheter Size 8 Fr is a flexible drainage catheter featuring a coiled pigtail tip designed to help maintain catheter position after placement. It is commonly used for percutaneous drainage procedures where controlled drainage of fluid collections is clinically required.

The catheter's small 8 French (8 Fr) diameter makes it suitable for selected drainage applications, with placement and use performed by appropriately trained healthcare professionals.

Key Features

• Size: 8 Fr
• Flexible pigtail-tip design
• Coiled distal end helps maintain positioning
• Designed for controlled fluid drainage
• Radiopaque features may be present depending on model
• Sterile and single-use on typical disposable models
• Compatible with appropriate drainage accessories
• Suitable for image-guided placement where indicated

Common Applications

Depending on the specific catheter model, it may be used for:

• Percutaneous fluid drainage
• Pleural fluid drainage
• Selected abscess drainage
• Other appropriate fluid collections
• Interventional radiology procedures

Product Specifications

Product Name: Pigtail Catheter

Size: 8 Fr

Type: Percutaneous Drainage Catheter

Tip: Pigtail / Coiled Tip

Material: Catheter dependent

Sterility: Sterile, model dependent

Usage: Typically Single Use

Application: Fluid Drainage

User: Trained Healthcare Professional