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#1011137590 | Mfg #143 | IV Therapy

Sampling Catheter BALLARD* Mini-BAL Lower Respiratory Tract

CATHETER, RESP SAMPLING MINI-BALL 13FR (5/CS)
Sampling Catheter BALLARD* Mini-BAL Lower Respiratory Tract

Directional tip allows right or left lung sampling

Product Specifications

MSFH #
1011137590
Manufacturer #
143
Brand
BALLARD* Mini-BAL
Manufacturer
Avanos Medical Sales LLC
Country of Origin
Mexico
Application
Sampling Catheter
Catheter Length
74.7 cm
Catheter Material
Contains DEHP
Catheter Size
8 Fr.
Type
Lower Respiratory Tract
UNSPSC Code
42144406

Description

Maintains PEEP when used with supplied ventilator adapter

Features a soft, cushioned radiopaque tip for safe sampling from the lower lung

The non bronchoscopic BAL procedure has been shown to help target or de-escalate antibiotic therapy in an estimated 60.7% of patients receiving initial broad spectrum therapy

Bronchoscopic sampling utilizing a protected specimen brush and non bronchoalveolar lavage shows good overall agreement among quantitative cultures

Convenient AVANOS* Mini-BAL Catheter Prep Pack includes all accessories needed to quickly perform non bronchoscopic BAL at the bedside