501 devices · GMDN 10735
A nephrostomy catheter is a flexible, sterile tube inserted through the skin into the kidney to drain urine from the upper urinary tract. Clinically, it is used to relieve blockages, manage obstructions, or facilitate procedures like stone removal, dilation of strictures, or perfusion with dissolving agents for kidney stones.
These devices are typically single-use and regulated as medical devices, with classification and supply rules varying by jurisdiction. They are designed for percutaneous insertion and may include features like self-retained tips or wings to ensure proper positioning during drainage or therapeutic interventions.
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