posted by shine921 on 22 April 2009 20:24:52
I use both catheters (from Boston and Cook). In my experience, the Mac-Loc catheter slides easier along the track, the 0.018 guidewire (included in the set) doesn't kink, but the locking arm is quite hard to be pushed down. The major disadvantage of Boston's nephrostomy set is that the dilator can be easier teared on the tip while passing through tissues. On the other hand, the Chiba needle included on Boston's set is better visualized on ultrasound than the one of Cook's set.
posted by phil on 25 March 2008 09:06:37
Arm, Do you have any of your own pics of the Boston catheter that you could post ? Also in what way is the locking device better ? thanks.
posted by arm on 14 March 2008 11:28:52
Very similar to the Boston Scientific APD drain, which is slightly easier to use and the locking device is better. Not much difference and works well
posted by phil on 25 February 2008 12:57:53
Not sure about cost comparison. Its difficult to know when different manufacturers give differing deals depending upon numbers used and other contracts your hospital may hold with them. Best to contact the company directly.
posted by rodo on 24 February 2008 14:53:34
I use APD glydex 8to 12 F: same concept similar materils, silmilar results...wich is the less expensive?
posted by davec on 03 October 2007 09:58:11
I routinely use this catheter for longer term PCN up to 6 weeks. It seems to stay in well but like any tube in the urinary tract watch out for encrustation and club formation on the end if its left in for too long.
