The Russell PneumoFix®-8 is a sterile decompression needle designed for the removal of fluid from the pleural cavity by appropriately trained medical professionals.

Features:

• Veress tip and indicator device to assist safe insertion with minimal risk of injuring underlying lung.
• Low pressure release valve to permit release of tension pneumothorax, with minimal potential of subsequent air re-entry.
• Catheter designed to have minimal risk of kinking.
• 14-Gauge for rapid venting.
• Depth markings printed on surface.
• Radio-opaque to be seen on X-ray imaging.
• Catheter tip holes to maximize drainage ability and minimize tip occlusion.