Product Description:
A Malecot Catheter Kit is a complete sterile set used for performing a percutaneous nephrostomy, specifically using a Malecot-tip catheter for secure and long-term urinary drainage from the kidney.
- Nephrostomy Malecot catheters Kit:
- J-shaped tip catheter, Malecot tip or Malecot tip with integrated Ureteral stent cathater for Multi-step nephrostomy sets.
- J-shaped tip catheter or Malecot tip cathater for One-step nephrostomy sets.
- Made of radiopaque polyurethane (PUR) for visual monitoring during fluoroscopy.
- Have gradation lines for monitoring the depth of catheter insertion.
- With or without hydrophilic coating.
- String lock (option). Allows securing the loop, preventing it from straightening out and falling out of the kidney.
- Two types of guidewires:
- J-tip with PTEF coated 0.038” guidewire.
- Lunderquist uncoated stainless steel guidewire.
- Fascial dilators:
- Made of radiopaque polyurethane for visual monitoring during fluoroscopy.
- Have a cone-shaped open tip for atraumatic insertion and creating access for catheter placement.
- Puncture needle and Chiba needle:
- Have an echogenic tip, allowing for puncture under ultrasound guidance.
- Scalpel blade No. 11 made of stainless steel.
- Fixation Wings available in two versions: blue – rigid ABS and white – soft PVC.
- Drainage bag connector
- 3-way stop-cock
Features:
Includes:
Malecot catheter (with flower-shaped tip for anchoring)
Trocar or introducer needle
Guide wire
Dilators
Connector tubing or drainage bag adapter
Made of biocompatible, radiopaque materials
Sterile, ready-to-use packaging
Uses:
For urinary diversion in cases of ureteral obstruction, tumors, trauma, or infection
Ideal for long-term percutaneous drainage from the renal pelvis
Commonly used in urology and interventional radiology procedures