Ochsner Trocar Thorax 12Fg

Clinical Application

This small-bore thoracic trocar provides percutaneous access to the pleural space for diagnostic aspiration, therapeutic pleural drainage, and placement of small-bore chest drains. The 12Fg profile is suited for situations that require low‑profile access—such as bedside thoracostomy, pleural fluid sampling, or controlled evacuation of pneumothorax/effusion—where a smaller cannula reduces tissue disruption and patient discomfort compared with larger-bore chest tubes.

Design & Configuration

The instrument uses a cannula-and-obturator configuration: a tapered trocar point housed within a hollow cannula. The obturator provides a controlled, penetrating tip for safe entry through chest wall tissues, while the cannula maintains the access channel once the obturator is removed. The low-profile 12Fg diameter minimizes incision size and soft-tissue displacement, facilitating bedside use and easier dressing application after placement. The simple, single-access design also enables rapid conversion to drainage or catheter placement without changing instruments.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Trocar for thoracic access
• Pattern / model: Ochsner Trocar Thorax
• Configuration: Cannula with obturator
• Size: 12Fg
• Tip: Trocar point
• Typical use: Percutaneous pleural access, small-bore drainage, pleural aspiration
• Material: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes; designed for repeated sterilization

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for durability and corrosion resistance, with a smooth finish to reduce tissue drag. The cannula-and-obturator assembly is manufactured to provide a secure fit and reliable function during insertion and removal. The instrument is intended for repeated sterilization and reuse in accordance with facility sterilization protocols.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy