Russell PNEUMOFIX

Name: Russell PNEUMOFIX
Brand: Prometheus Medical
SKU: PDF102
Price: 44.55 USD
Availability: InStock

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Russell PneumoFix® es una aguja de descompresión estéril diseñada para la extracción de aire y líquido de la cavidad pleural por parte de profesionales médicos debidamente capacitados.

Diseñado por médicos en ejercicio que comprenden las limitaciones de los equipos convencionales, Russell PneumoFix® tiene muchas características que lo convierten en una herramienta verdaderamente útil para el proveedor de atención de emergencia.

Características:

Para los profesionales médicos, el uso de Russell PneumoFix® es rápido, sencillo e intuitivo.
A diferencia de la cánula intravenosa, utilizada históricamente de forma improvisada para el tratamiento del neumotórax a tensión, el Russell PneumoFix® está diseñado específicamente para este propósito.
Russell PneumoFix® ha sido diseñado para insertarse sin necesidad de bisturí o incisión en la piel.
El dispositivo incorpora una aguja con punta de Veress para minimizar el riesgo de lesión del tejido pulmonar.
Catéter de 11 cm de largo: lo suficientemente largo para llegar a la cavidad pleural de la gran mayoría de los pacientes.
Válvula unidireccional de baja presión para permitir que salga aire y líquido pero no entre nada.
Marcas graduadas y catéter detectable por rayos X para registro de profundidad y localización precisa en el hospital
El catéter de calibre 12 permite una rápida ventilación del aire en caso de neumotórax a tensión.
El material elegido minimiza el riesgo de que el catéter se doble.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What gauge and length is the Russell PneumoFix?

The Russell PneumoFix® is a 12-gauge, 11 cm (4.33 inch) sterile chest decompression device. This exceeds the CoTCCC-recommended minimum 3.25-inch length by over an inch — providing greater assurance of pleural access in patients with elevated chest wall thickness. The 12-gauge lumen is larger than the standard 14-gauge, allowing faster venting of pressurized air in tension pneumothorax.

What is the Veress-tipped needle on the PneumoFix and why is it significant?

The Veress needle tip is a spring-loaded safety mechanism: as the sharp outer needle penetrates the parietal pleura and enters the pleural space, the blunt inner stylet automatically springs forward to protect the underlying lung parenchyma from the needle tip. This minimizes the risk of iatrogenic lung injury on pleural entry — a particular concern when the needle is advancing quickly or the patient is moving. The Veress design also enables insertion without a preceding scalpel incision, simplifying the procedure.

Can the Russell PneumoFix be used for conditions other than tension pneumothorax?

Yes. The PneumoFix® is indicated for three pleural conditions: tension pneumothorax (emergency pressure relief), simple pneumothorax (decompression without tension physiology), and pleural effusion (fluid removal from the pleural space). This expanded clinical utility makes it particularly valuable in extended field care (EFC) and prolonged casualty care (PCC) scenarios where providers may encounter a spectrum of thoracic conditions over extended patient management periods prior to evacuation.

Does the Russell PneumoFix have a one-way valve?

Yes. The PneumoFix® incorporates a low-pressure one-way valve that allows air and fluid to exit the pleural space while preventing outside air from re-entering — functioning like a miniaturized Heimlich valve. This is critical for maintaining the decompressed state throughout the catheter dwell period: without a one-way valve, atmospheric air could re-enter the pleural space with each inspiration, progressively reconstituting the tension physiology.

Why is the X-ray detectable catheter on the PneumoFix important for hospital handoff?

The radiopaque (X-ray detectable) catheter allows the receiving facility to visualize the PneumoFix® position on chest radiograph, confirming accurate pleural placement, depth, and any need for repositioning or removal. Combined with the centimeter depth markings that allow the provider to record insertion depth in their prehospital documentation, this feature significantly improves the quality of clinical handoff information — reducing the risk of delays or adverse events caused by uncertainty about catheter position at hospital arrival.