
A Re-Entry Malecot Nephrostomy Catheter is a specialized nephrostomy tube with a Malecot (flower-shaped) tip and an additional re-entry port, designed for both drainage and future access to the kidney during follow-up procedures.
Features:
Malecot tip: Ensures secure placement and efficient drainage
Re-entry port/channel: Allows access for guide wires or secondary interventions (e.g., stent placement)
Radiopaque: Visible under fluoroscopy or X-ray
Made from soft, biocompatible material (latex or silicone)
Multiple sizes and lengths available
Uses:
Provides urine drainage from the renal pelvis in cases of obstruction
Allows re-access to the urinary tract without needing a new puncture
Common in urology and interventional radiology, especially in staged procedures or long-term management