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DRAINAGE OVERVIEW
Confidence in every procedure.
At Merit Medical, we design interventional solutions with one purpose: to give clinicians the confidence to perform every procedure with precision, control, and efficiency. From advanced drainage catheters and procedural kits to innovative access and embolization technologies, our portfolio is engineered to streamline workflows and support better outcomes. Whether navigating complex anatomy or performing routine interventions, our tools are built for reliability—so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
Over the past 2 decades, we’ve continually expanded our drainage portfolio to include a diverse range of solutions that work together to help physicians achieve optimal drainage care. Watch the video to see our full Drainage Portfolio.
PROCEDURES
Clinical Use of Drainage Solutions in Interventional Procedures
Drainage procedures are essential across multiple specialties, particularly in interventional radiology, to treat abnormal fluid collections such as abscesses, cysts, pleural effusions, or biliary obstructions. These procedures often include percutaneous abscess drainage (PAD), thoracentesis, paracentesis, and nephrostomy, and are guided by imaging modalities like ultrasound or CT to enhance accuracy and safety. Effective drainage helps relieve symptoms, prevent infection, and avoid more invasive surgical interventions.
Merit Medical’s drainage solutions are designed to support these procedures with advanced catheter designs, secure locking mechanisms, and intuitive kits that streamline setup and execution. Features like soft, kink-resistant materials, radiopaque markers for precise placement, and ergonomically designed locking pigtail catheters improve clinician control and patient comfort. Whether in emergent or routine care, these devices are optimized for minimally invasive drainage, supporting better outcomes, faster recovery, and a more efficient procedural workflow.
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Better drainage care stems from ongoing product innovation. By listening to valuable physician feedback and investing in technology that improves drainage care, Merit Medical is able to deliver products that meet unique clinical needs.
We offer multiple drainage catheters designed to lessen trauma and promote a more accurate placement.
ReSolve Mini™ Locking Drainage Catheter
The ReSolve Mini™ Locking Drainage Catheter pigtail is up to 42% smaller than our standard locking pigtails, allowing the catheter to be placed into smaller fluid pockets. It features a tapered tip and hydrophilic coating for a smooth introduction, designed to reduce patient discomfort.
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With a breadth of products to complete all of your drainage procedure needs, Merit is your One-Stop-Shop for drainage procedure products.
FastBreak™ Breakaway Connector
Designed to promote patient safety by having the catheter detach at the connector site rather than causing injury or compromising the drainage treatment being offered.
StayFIX® Fixation Device
The StayFIX fixation device for percutaneous non-vascular catheters is a cost-effective, time-saving, needleless catheter securement device.
Merit Drainage Depot™ Drainage Bags
Easy-to-read markings to identify fluid volume, a twist valve for easy disposal of fluids, and an internal anti-reflux valve.
Assembling all the products you need for a procedure can be time consuming. Merit Medical’s kits can optimize efficiency, reduce cost and waste, with a kit designed to fit your need.
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