Thoracentesis Safety Needle Device

The Thoracentesis drainage system was created by Control Alt Design for the Special Procedures Group at Cardinal Healthcare.  This system is at the leading edge of the next generation of percutaneous catheter-over-the-needle drainage devices. Bringing together a number of innovations, this revolutionary drainage system is designed to reduce the risks associated with normal percutaneous needle placements, enhance procedural flexibility and promote compliance with OSHA needle stick prevention legislation.   Prior to initial anatomical contact or when the distal tip of the device clears an anatomical obstruction or enters a free cavity, the spring-loaded obturator will automatically advance forward, providing protection against patient injury. 

The color change indicator confirms “Safe-White” when the blunted obturator is extended over the sharp distal tip. The blunted obturator automatically retracts upon contact with an anatomical structure, exposing the sharp distal tip and allowing needle advancement. change indicator informs the user of anatomical contact by transitioning from “Safe-White” to “Caution-Red.” All this in a diminutive body length of just ½” (12mm), with some features such as the internal helix having .020″ walls, the Saf-T-Centesis has, on the original tool run over 4 million parts.