Nelson Trocar Thorax 25 Fg #1

Clinical Application

Designed to provide controlled access to the pleural space, this thoracic trocar is intended for use in procedures that require creation of a working port or insertion of drainage catheters into the chest. Typical applications include emergent and elective chest tube placement, establishment of access ports for video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), pleural fluid drainage, and other thoracic interventions performed by thoracic surgeons, trauma teams, pulmonologists, and critical care clinicians.

Design & Configuration

The instrument is configured as a cannula-and-obturator assembly to permit safe, controlled penetration of the chest wall and entry into the pleural cavity. The specified 25 Fg profile balances a low insertion diameter with sufficient lumen to accept drainage catheters and small thoracoscopic instruments. The cannula provides a stable conduit once the obturator is removed, enabling instrument exchange, drainage, or insufflation as required by the procedure.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Thoracic trocar (cannula + obturator)
• Model: Nelson Trocar Thorax #1
• Size: 25 Fg
• Primary uses: Pleural access, chest tube insertion, VATS port creation
• Construction: Reusable stainless-steel assembly

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles while maintaining dimensional stability and corrosion resistance. The two-piece cannula and obturator design facilitates atraumatic entry and reliable port function during instrument exchange. Reusable construction supports cost-effective procurement for clinics and surgery centers that prefer durable metal instrumentation.

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