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BALLARD Mini-BAL Lower Respiratory Sampling Catheter
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BALLARD* Mini-BAL Sampling Catheter for Lower Respiratory Tract

143 | USAMP#38020974

Product Description

  • Designed for targeted sampling from either the right or left lung with its directional tip.
  • Enables maintenance of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) with the included ventilator adapter for stable patient ventilation.
  • Incorporates a soft, cushioned, radiopaque tip to ensure safe and precise sampling from the lower respiratory tract.
  • Facilitates a non-bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) procedure, aiding in the precise targeting or de-escalation of antibiotic therapy in approximately 60.7% of patients initially treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  • Offers an alternative to bronchoscopic sampling methods like the protected specimen brush technique, enhancing patient safety and comfort.

Product Specification

Manufacturer SKU

143

Manufacturer

Avanos Medical Sales LLC

Brand

BALLARD* Mini-BAL

USAMP SKU

USAMP#38020974

Application

Sampling Catheter

UNSPSC Code

42144406

Country Of Origin

Mexico

Catheter Material

Contains DEHP

Catheter Size

8 Fr.

Catheter Length

74.7 cm

Type

Lower Respiratory Tract