Height: 1 inches Length: 7 inches Width: 31 inches Expiration date: (Expired) Cook Medical G09499 Ultratane Biliary Drainage Catheter 12 Fr x 40cm (Expired) G09499: This is the specific product or catalog number for this particular catheter configuration. Ultratane: This refers to the material the catheter is made from. Ultratane is a proprietary polyurethane material developed by Cook Medical, known for its flexibility, kink resistance, and biocompatibility, making it suitable for long-term indwelling. Biliary Drainage Catheter: This describes the primary function of the device. Biliary: Refers to the bile ducts, which are tubes that carry bile (a digestive fluid produced by the liver) from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine. Drainage Catheter: A thin, flexible tube designed to drain fluid from a specific area of the body. In this case, it's used to drain bile. 12 Fr: This indicates the size of the catheter's outer diameter, measured in French units. 12 Fr is a common size for biliary drainage. (1 French unit = 1​/​3 of a millimeter, so 12 Fr is approximately 4 mm in diameter). 40cm: This is the total length of the catheter. Purpose and Use: The Cook Medical G09499 Ultratane Biliary Drainage Catheter is used for percutaneous biliary drainage. This procedure involves: Accessing the Bile Ducts: An interventional radiologist inserts the catheter through the skin (percutaneously), usually in the abdomen, and guides it into the obstructed bile ducts, often with the aid of imaging guidance like X-ray or ultrasound. Draining Bile: Once in place, the catheter allows accumulated bile to drain. This is necessary when the bile ducts are blocked or narrowed due to conditions such as: Gallstones Tumors (e.g., pancreatic cancer, bile duct cancer) Strictures (narrowing due to inflammation or scarring) Infections Bile leaks (e.g., after surgery) Key Features (based on general Ultratane Biliary Drainage Catheter characteristics): Mac-Loc Locking Loop: Many Cook drainage catheters, including likely this one, feature a locking pigtail design at the internal end. This "pigtail" shape helps to secure the catheter in the bile duct and prevent dislodgement. The "Mac-Loc" mechanism provides a way to lock this pigtail in place after insertion. Hydrophilic Coating: The catheter typically has a hydrophilic coating that, when activated by water, becomes very lubricious. This significantly reduces friction during insertion, making it easier and potentially more comfortable for the patient. Radiopaque Band​/​Material: The catheter material (Ultratane) and​/​or a radiopaque band allow for clear visibility under X-ray, which is crucial for precise placement and monitoring. Sideports: The catheter will have multiple sideports (drainage holes) along its length in the portion designed to be inside the bile duct, allowing for efficient drainage. For this specific G09499, it generally has 32 sideports with an 8 cm sideport segment length. Recommended Guidewire: It is designed to accept a 0.038 inch (0.97 mm) diameter guidewire, which is used to navigate and position the catheter during the procedure. Sterile and Single-Use: Like most invasive medical devices, these catheters are supplied sterile and are intended for one-time use only. The G09499 catheter aims to restore bile flow, alleviate symptoms like jaundice and pain, prevent infection, and stabilize the patient's condition, sometimes as a temporary measure before definitive surgical or endoscopic treatment. 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