144 devices · GMDN 43437
Surgical capillary wound drains are sterile, single-use devices with hollow channels designed to passively drain fluids like blood, lymph, or exudate from surgical wounds. Their purpose is to reduce fluid buildup and lower the risk of infection after procedures, ensuring proper wound healing by maintaining a clear drainage pathway.
These devices are typically regulated as medical devices and are supplied sterile, ready for intraoperative use by surgeons. They are often made from synthetic polymers like silicone and come in various forms, such as tubular designs with side holes or Penrose-style drains, but their classification varies by jurisdiction and specific device features.
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