The cornerstone of exceptional patient care at Merit Medical® is compassion, and the Aspira® Home Drainage System perfectly embodies this commitment. Designed specifically for palliative care, the Aspira® system offers a gentler and more effective approach to managing malignant pleural effusions and ascites, allowing patients to drain fluid comfortably at home. This innovative system significantly reduces the need for frequent hospital visits, improving patient quality of life while providing efficient symptom management. Coupled with round-the-clock support from our dedicated customer service experts, the Aspira system truly delivers what we call the Aspira Advantage in drain care compassionate care program.
At the heart of the Aspira Advantage is the Aspira Home Drainage System itself. This system features a thoughtfully designed 15.5F indwelling catheter with an easily attachable valve. This valve connects seamlessly to lightweight, 1-liter drainage bags, simplifying the fluid drainage process. Initiating drainage with the Aspira system is remarkably straightforward, requiring no complex procedures. The drainage line quickly connects to the bag, and with a single, gentle pump action, the drainage begins, making aspira drain care accessible and user-friendly.
The Aspira system is engineered with a deep understanding of patient comfort and aims to minimize the typical discomfort associated with drainage procedures. Its gravity-based mechanism ensures a low and consistent vacuum pressure flow. This is a significant advantage over high-vacuum suction methods used in other systems, which can often lead to increased patient pain. This gentle approach is a key element of the compassionate care program integrated into the Aspira system.
Studies employing simulated testing¹ have demonstrated the superior efficiency of the Aspira system. Featuring 67% more fenestrations and a 72% larger valve, Aspira is designed for rapid drainage. The system can comfortably complete drainage in under 15 minutes – achieving results 68% faster than comparable systems. This speed, combined with the convenience of home use, underscores the patient-centered benefits of Aspira Drain Care Compassionate Care Program.
Beyond patient advantages, the Aspira system also offers significant benefits for physicians, providing increased flexibility in tailoring patient care. The Aspira system’s design includes three distinct placement options: antegrade, retrograde, and over-the-wire. Furthermore, various kit configurations are available, ensuring that the system can be adapted to meet the diverse needs of both patients and healthcare providers. This adaptability is crucial in delivering personalized and compassionate care through the aspira drain care compassionate care program.
[1]: Simulated testing data available upon request.
