Argyle swan neck curl catheters feature an ergonomically-designed 180° angle, which helps to secure both the internal and external portions in a downward position. This innovative design reduces stress on the exit site and helps to minimize the potential for debris buildup.
Features
- Bead rests just inside the peritoneum to prevent dialysate leakage
- Felt disk is placed just outside the peritoneum and is sutured to the rectus muscle
- Fibroblasts grow into the fibers of the felt cuff to anchor the catheter; a second cuff in the subcutaneous tissue is designed to seal the exit site, helping to prevent bacteria from entering into thecatheter tract
- Indicated for patients who experience dialysate leakage
