Device typeNephrostomy catheter introduction needle: A sterile, sharp bevel-edged, hollow tubular metal instrument designed to make the initial percutaneous puncture to access the kidney during nephrostomy catheter introduction for urinary drainage. It is intended to enable introduction of a guidewire (Seldinger technique); the therapeutic or diagnostic aspiration of fluids may be achieved during its placement. It may include an intraluminal stylet intended to add rigidity to the needle during introduction. This is a single-use device.
FDA categoryTrocar, gastro-urology
Device ID00827002142664
Catalog number090031
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
SterileYes
MRI safetyLabeling does not contain MRI Safety Information