Overview
  • An active vacuum drain
  • Most common use is for postoperative drainage for thoracic surgery
  • Should be placed at the end of procedure
  • Designed to create suction or negative pressure for draining wounds
  • A fenestrated silicone drain is placed into position with the aid of a stainless steel trocar
  • The drain is attached to a silicone bulb with a 1-way valve
  • When the bulb is released, a vacuum is created that pulls exudates out through the drain
  • Wound exudates can be stored, visualized or cultured
  • The drain has a radiopaque line for the entire length