64 devices · GMDN 47086
A peritoneal dialysis catheter, chronic is a tube designed to be implanted into the peritoneal cavity for long-term use, allowing dialysis fluid to flow in and out so waste products and excess fluid can be removed from the blood through the peritoneal membrane. It is typically placed surgically or percutaneously and may include features like Dacron cuffs to help secure the catheter in tissue and reduce the risk of infection or leakage.
This category of device is intended for single use only and is regulated accordingly, meaning each catheter is used for one patient and then discarded. It supports therapies such as continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), automated peritoneal dialysis, intraperitoneal chemotherapy, and fluid removal in conditions like congestive heart failure, but the catheter itself is not reused.
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