Rocket IPC

Rocket IPC is a suite of products and services designed for patients with pleural effusions and.or abdominal ascites, allowing them to be cared for in the comfort of their home.

Rocket® IPC™ Insertion Kits

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Rocket® IPC™ Bottle

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Rocket® IPC™ Drainage Bags

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Rocket IPC Insertion Kits

A proven long-term option for the management of pleural effusion and peritoneal ascites. This includes malignant pleural effusions that do not respond to medical treatment of underlying disease.
The use of IPC allows patients to be managed in the community.

IPC Drainage Offers

  • Early discharge
  • Minimised repeat admissions
  • Improved quality of life
  • Control over breathlessness
  • Reduced cost versus hospital drainage

IPC Features and Benefits

Silicone Catheter

  • Soft, kink-resistant material designed for patient comfort
  • Material is approved for implantation
  • 16Fg x 40cm catheter with 24cm fenestrated section. Large diameter holes maximise drainage and are designed to reduce the risk of occlusions

IPC Features and Benefits

Catheter

  • All Catheters are attached to a malleable metal tunneller to assist with catheter positioning
  • All Catheters contain a barium stripe for identification under imaging

IPC Features and Benefits

Catheter

  • Woven cuff allows tissue ingrowth to secure the catheter in place

IPC Clinical Evidence

Used in clinical studies by leading pleural institutions throughout the world, including Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, USA, Oxford University, United Kingdom and Charles Gardiner, Perth, Australia.

Full Insertion Kit

R54400-16-MT

R54400-16-MT is the most comprehensive of the insertion kits, providing all that is required for pleural or peritoneal insertion of the Rocket IPC Catheter.

Whats in the box?

  • IPC Catheter and Tunneller
  • IPC Catheter Stylet
  • IPC Drainage Line
  • IPC Catheter Cap
  • Mixing Pot
  • Blue Sponge Applicators
  • 10ml Syringe
  • 20ml Syringe
  • 25G x 1.5” Safety Needle x 1
  • 21G x 1.5” Safety Needles x 2
  • Two Piece Adhesive Aperture Drape
  • Adhesive Drape x 2
  • No 11 Blade Safety Scalpel
  • Echogenic 18G Access Needle
  • Guidewire
  • 8” Rochester Pean Forceps
  • 14Fg Dilator
  • 16Fg Split Sheath Dilator
  • Needle Safety Device
  • Suture Forceps
  • Needle Holder
  • Split Foam Dressing
  • Gauze Swabs
  • Clear Dressing
  • Scissors
  • Disposable Gloves

Mini Kit

R54400-MINI

R54400-MINI contains the minimum components required for IPC insertion.

Whats in the box?

  • IPC Catheter and Tunneller
  • IPC Drainage Line
  • IPC Catheter Cap
  • Echogenic 18G Access Needle
  • 10ml Syringe
  • Guidewire
  • 16Fg Split Sheath Dilator
  • 8” Rochester Pean Forceps
  • Split Foam Dressing
  • Clear Dressing

VATS KIT

R54400-16-MI

R54400-16-MI is ideal for use in Video Assisted Thoracoscopy (VATS), where the patient is already prepared for, or has undergone the initial procedure. This mini insertion kit provides the essential items required to insert the catheter.

Whats in the box?

  • IPC Catheter and Tunneller
  • IPC Drainage Line
  • IPC Catheter Cap
  • 8” Rochester Pean Forceps
  • Split Foam Dressing
  • Clear Dressing

Video Support

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Product Portfolio

Rocket® IPC™ Insertion Kits

Description Product Code Size QuantityCH2 Code
Rocket® IPC™ Insertion Kits
Rocket IPC Full Insertion Kit R54400-16-MT - 11968387
Rocket IPC™ Post VATS Insertion Set R54400-16-MI - 12005745
Rocket IPC™ Mini Insertion Set R54400-MINI - 1-
Split Sheath Dilator 16G x 11cm R54410-16-11 - 11968494
Split Sheath Dilator 16G x 17cm R54410-16-17 - 11968501
IPC Drainage Line R54410-00-DL - 101968470
Rocket IPC Valve Cap R54410-00-CP - 101968463
IPC Removal Kit R54400-00-RK - 1-
IPC Replacement Valve Kit R54410-00-VV - 11968487

Rocket IPC Drainage Bottles

  • Vacuum bottles provide a long-term option for the management of pleural effusion and peritoneal ascites
  • Vacuum bottles drain fluid without the need for gravity, designed for patient comfort
  • The IPC bottle is available in 1000ml and 500ml sizes

Rocket IPC Drainage Bottles

  • A one-way valve prevents the passage of air or fluid through the catheter when not in use
  • The bayonet design ensures that misconnection or disconnection cannot occur during use

Patient Comfort

  • The patented flow control system allows easy control of drainage flow, designed for patient comfort

Video Support

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Product Portfolio

Rocket® IPC™ Bottle

Description Product Code Size QuantityCH2 Code
Rocket® IPC™ Bottle
Rocket IPC Dressing Pack and 1000ml Bottle R54411 - 52213093
Rocket IPC Dressing Pack and 500ml Bottle R54400 - 51968418
Rocket IPC Drainage Bottle 1000ml R54411-00-00 - 52213106
Rocket IPC Pre-evacuated Bottle 500ml R54410 - 51968456
Rocket IPC Dressing Pack and 2000ml Drainage Bag R54401 - 51968449
Rocket IPC Pleural Discharge Pack (500ml Bottle x 4) R54400-DP - 1-
Rocket IPC Dressing Pack R54400-00-00 - 52226118
Rocket IPC Valve Cap R54410-00-CP - 101968463
IPC Replacement Valve Kit R54410-00-VV - 11968487

Rocket IPC Drainage Bag

  • Rocket IPC drainage bags provide effective drainage of abdominal ascites, and of pleural effusion for patients who cannot tolerate active drainage
  • Available in 2000ml size

Rocket IPC Drainage Bag

  • A one-way valve prevents the passage of air or fluid through the catheter when not in use
  • The bayonet design ensures that misconnection or disconnection cannot occur during use

Patient Comfort

  • The flow control system allows easy control of drainage flow

Video Support

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Product Portfolio

Rocket® IPC™ Drainage Bags

Description Product Code Size QuantityCH2 Code
Rocket® IPC™ Drainage Bags
Rocket IPC Dressing Pack and 2000ml Drainage Bag R54401 - 51968449
Rocket IPC Peritoneal Discharge Pack (x5 dressing bags) R54401-DP - 1-
Rocket IPC Dressing Pack and 500ml Bottle R54400 - 51968418
Rocket IPC Dressing Pack and 1000ml Bottle R54411 - 52213093
Rocket IPC Valve Cap R54410-00-CP - 101968463
IPC Replacement Valve Kit R54410-00-VV - 11968487