The PleurX^® Peritoneal Catheters

Home management of malignant ascites

PleurX is the easy-to-use and effective choice for the home management of recurrent malignant ascites. Now patients can manage fluid accumulation through smaller, more frequent drainages at home, with minimal physician intervention.

• Easy set up and use – simply “click and go”
• Low rate of infection shown in clinical studies (less than 3%)^1,2
• Active vacuum drainage through a closed system for reduced risk of fluid overload
• Helps eliminate need for hospital visits for repeat paracentesis
• Effective palliation of symptoms
• Improved independence and quality of life
• Simple placement procedure under local or conscious sedation

PleurX^® Malignant Ascites Brochure

Compassionate home management of malignant ascites.