Fluid accumulation in the body cavity is a common surgical pathology, often associated with complex patient cases. By visualisation, percutaneous drainage catheters are inserted into the body cavity, such as the chest, abdomen, or pelvis, to drain fluid from the body.

World-renowned for its highest quality, ethical and service standards, Cook Medical, a manufacturer of medical devices, offers a choice of medical devices with a patented Ultrathane® design for maximum patient safety. Innovative catheters are coated with a hydrophilic coating to facilitate catheter placement, are well visible in X-rays and fluoroscopy, and have an exceptional variety of different locking mechanisms. Cook Medical drainage catheters also resist loop and knot formation.