Ochsner Trocar Thorax 20Fg

Clinical Application

Provides percutaneous access to the pleural space for chest‑tube placement, drainage of pleural effusion, and decompression of pneumothorax. The 20Fg size is commonly selected for small‑to‑medium bore thoracic drainage and as a controlled access port for introducing drains or thoracostomy tubes during emergency, bedside, or operating‑room procedures.

Design & Configuration

Constructed as a trocar and cannula assembly, the device combines a sharp obturator for controlled entry through the chest wall with a hollow cannula that establishes and maintains a conduit into the pleural cavity. The assembly geometry is intended to minimize tissue disruption during insertion, provide tactile feedback to the operator, and permit rapid exchange of the obturator for a drainage catheter or tube once correct placement is confirmed.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Trocar and cannula assembly for thoracic use
• Pattern / model: Ochsner
• Configuration: Percutaneous obturator with matching cannula
• Size: 20Fg
• Typical surgical use: Pleural access, chest tube insertion, evacuation of air or fluid
• Material / construction: Surgical‑grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes (designed for repeated sterilization and clinical use)

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical‑grade stainless steel to withstand repeated sterilization cycles and clinical handling. Surface finish and construction are chosen to facilitate cleaning, reduce tissue adhesion, and preserve sharpness and structural integrity over multiple uses.

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