Penrose Drains: The Solution for Post-Operative Drainage

Medfirst offers a complete range of CE-certified devices for surgical drainage, meeting the needs of the most varied post-operative interventions. Our references include several types of devices designed for specific uses:

  • Transparent Penrose Drains (S-type): Made of transparent silicone with a radiopaque line, they allow precise visual monitoring of drained fluids.
  • WS-type Passive Tubular Drains with Secure-Clip: Inspired by the Penrose drain principle, they are made of opaque silicone, with a secure fixation system and graduation for optimal stability.
  • Silicone Multitubular Drains: Designed for complex surgeries requiring extensive drainage. See the dedicated page.

Each device is designed to ensure effective evacuation of body fluids, limit tissue trauma and allow reliable post-operative monitoring. Discover their detailed characteristics and available references below.

Technical Characteristics of Surgical Drains

The devices offered by Medfirst are designed to meet the requirements of surgical interventions. They come in several configurations adapted to the specific needs of surgeons:

  • Silicone Material: Reduces trauma during insertion and removal.
  • Passive Drainage: Evacuation of body fluids based on capillary phenomenon.
  • Optimized Visibility: Transparent models with radiopaque lines or opaque white versions for imaging monitoring.
  • Secure-Clip Fixation: Available on WS-type Penrose drains (300 mm and 500 mm), offering effective stabilization and practical graduation.

Transparent Radiopaque Penrose-type Tubular Drains S-type (classic)

Transparent radiopaque Penrose drains

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Transparent radiopaque Penrose drains are designed for interventions requiring precise visual monitoring of body fluids. Made of transparent silicone with a radiopaque line, they allow easy observation by imaging and adapt to a wide range of surgical contexts.

Main characteristics:

  • Transparent material: Designed to allow direct observation of fluids.
  • Radiopaque: Integrated line for precise monitoring by medical imaging.
  • Available lengths: 300 mm and 500 mm.

These Penrose drains are ideal for:

  • Interventions where visual monitoring of fluids is a priority.
  • Surgeries requiring a flexible and non-traumatic device.

May be used as a replacement for the following Coloplast reference: GA6208 to GA6225 and GA6908 to GA6925

Restocking Q1 2025

References for S-type Penrose Tubular Drains

Reference Diameter Length Stock
2010-0405 5mm 300mm Available
2010-0406 6mm 300mm Available
2010-0408 8mm 300mm Available
2010-0410 10mm 300mm Available
2010-0412 12mm 300mm Available
2010-0415 15mm 300mm Available
2010-0419 19mm 300mm On order
2010-0425 25mm 300mm On order
Reference Diameter Length Stock
2010-1405 5mm 500mm On order
2010-1406 6mm 500mm On order
2010-1408 8mm 500mm On order
2010-1410 10mm 500mm On order
2010-1412 12mm 500mm Available
2010-1415 15mm 500mm On order
2010-1419 19mm 500mm On order
2010-1425 25mm 500mm On order

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FAQ - Transparent Penrose Drains (S-type)

Transparent Penrose drains are made of soft silicone with an integrated radiopaque line. They allow precise visual monitoring of body fluids drained after a surgical intervention.

These drains are recommended for surgeries requiring visual monitoring of drained fluids, such as superficial wounds or interventions requiring direct control of the color and volume of secretions.

Transparent drains allow direct observation of drained fluids, are flexible to minimize trauma, and include a radiopaque line for precise monitoring by medical imaging.

Refers to a Penrose drain made of transparent silicone, designed to allow precise visual monitoring of fluids thanks to an integrated radiopaque line.

WS-type Tubular Drain with Secure-Clip

Opaque Penrose drains with security clips Opaque Penrose drain with clip

These drains combine a robust design in opaque white silicone with advanced features to ensure stable fixation and precise monitoring. Equipped with the Secure-Clip system and graduation, Penrose drains offer a reliable solution for surgical contexts requiring increased stability.

Main characteristics of opaque Penrose drains:

  • Opaque white material: Silicone offering radiopaque efficiency over the entire length.
  • Secure-Clip fixation: Ensures stable and secure positioning on the operative site.
  • Practical graduation: Allows precise positioning during installation.
  • Available lengths: 300 mm and 500 mm.

Opaque WS-type Penrose drains are recommended for:

  • Interventions requiring stable drain fixation.
  • Surgeries where direct visual observation of fluids is not a priority.
  • Contexts requiring radiopaque efficiency over the entire length for imaging monitoring.

May be used as a replacement for the following Coloplast reference: GA5010 to GA5026

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References for WS-type Penrose Drains with Secure-Clip

Reference Diameter Length Stock
2010-5405 5mm 300mm On order
2010-5406 6mm 300mm On order
2010-5408 8mm 300mm On order
2010-5410 10mm 300mm On order
2010-5412 12mm 300mm On order
2010-5415 15mm 300mm On order
2010-5419 19mm 300mm On order
2010-5425 25mm 300mm On order
Reference Diameter Length Stock
2010-6405 5mm 500mm On order
2010-6406 6mm 500mm On order
2010-6408 8mm 500mm On order
2010-6410 10mm 500mm On order
2010-6412 12mm 500mm On order
2010-6415 15mm 500mm On order
2010-6419 19mm 500mm On order
2010-6425 25mm 500mm On order

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FAQ - Opaque Penrose Drains with Secure-Clip (WS-type)

These drains are made of opaque white silicone, offering radiopaque efficiency over their entire length. They are equipped with a Secure-Clip system for stable fixation and graduation for precise positioning.

Opaque WS-type drains ensure stable fixation thanks to the Secure-Clip, are adapted to surgical contexts requiring increased stability, and allow precise monitoring by imaging thanks to their radio-compatible opacity.

These drains are particularly suited to interventions requiring stable fixation, such as deep wounds or areas at high risk of drain displacement. Their opacity also makes them ideal for imaging monitoring.

Refers to a Penrose drain made of opaque white silicone, offering radiopaque efficiency over the entire length and equipped with a Secure-Clip system for stable fixation and graduation for precise positioning.