PIGTAIL type catheters are radiopaque. The single-stage system eliminates the need for a needle, guidewire, or radiological control of the location of the drain. Safe atraumatic catheter prevents wound damage. Catheters can be used for effective drainage of the pleural cavity, peritoneum, gallbladder. 9F and larger catheters are used to drain abscesses.
Kit elements:
1. Pigtail catheter
2. Two piece needle
3. Attachment strap
4. Fixing collar
| catheter size/length/type | 2 piece needle, size |
| 6F / 26cm / PIGTAIL | 18G |
| 9F / 26cm / PIGTAIL | 15G |
