Becton Dickinson BD 50-7510 PleurX™ Drainage Catheter Kit

Becton Dickinson BD 50-7510 PleurX™ Drainage Catheter KitBD PleurX Drainage Catheter Kit Cat# 50 7510 Recurrent pleural effusion and malignant ascites can significantly diminish a patient's quality of life causing breathlessness, discomfort, and repeated hospitalizations. The BD PleurX Drainage Catheter Kit provides a clinically proven, patient centered solution that enables intermittent drainage at home, reducing the need for repeated thoracentesis or paracentesis procedures in a clinical setting. Designed

BD PleurX™ Drainage Catheter Kit — Cat# 50-7510

Recurrent pleural effusion and malignant ascites can significantly diminish a patient's quality of life — causing breathlessness, discomfort, and repeated hospitalizations. The BD PleurX™ Drainage Catheter Kit provides a clinically proven, patient-centered solution that enables intermittent drainage at home, reducing the need for repeated thoracentesis or paracentesis procedures in a clinical setting. Designed for palliative management, the PleurX system empowers patients and caregivers to manage symptoms on their own schedule with minimal physician intervention.

Kit Contents

• 1000 mL vacuum drainage bottle with drainage line
• Self-adhesive dressing
• 3 alcohol prep pads
• 1 pair of gloves
• Valve cap
• Blue emergency slide clamp
• 4 gauze pads, 4 x 4 inch
• Foam catheter pad

Key Features

• Home-Based Palliative Drainage — Allows patients to perform intermittent pleural or peritoneal drainage at home, reducing hospital visits and improving quality of life during palliative care
• 1000 mL Vacuum Bottle — Pre-evacuated drainage bottle creates consistent negative pressure for controlled, efficient fluid removal without the need for additional equipment
• Clinically Proven System — The PleurX system has an extensive clinical evidence base supporting its use in the management of recurrent malignant pleural effusion and malignant ascites
• Minimal Physician Intervention Required — Once the indwelling catheter is placed, patients and trained caregivers can perform drainage independently using the kit
• Complete, Ready-to-Use Kit — All necessary supplies for a single drainage procedure included in one sterile kit, simplifying home care logistics
• Sterile — Single-use, sterile components throughout for infection control compliance

Clinical Applications

• Palliative management of recurrent malignant pleural effusion
• Palliative management of malignant ascites (peritoneal effusion)
• Home drainage via indwelling PleurX tunneled catheter
• Reduction of repeat thoracentesis or paracentesis procedures

Billing & Reimbursement

• HCPCS Code: A7040 — One-way chest drain valve

HCPCS codes are provided for reference only. Coverage, coding, and reimbursement vary by payer, plan, and clinical documentation. Always verify applicable codes with your billing team or payer prior to claim submission.

Product Details

• Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson (BD)
• Catalog Number: 50-7510
• SKU: 570189_EA / 570189_CS
• Bottle Capacity: 1000 mL
• Sterile: Yes, single use
• Available In: Each (EA) or Case (CS)