Avanos Medical Sales LLC Sampling Catheter BALLARD* Mini-BAL Lower Respiratory Tract - Case of 5 - 143-CS
| Item Id | 1137590 |
| MF Id# | 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 |
Features
- Directional tip allows right or left lung sampling
- 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

