Description

The BALLARD Closed Suction System by Avanos Medical, Inc. is an advanced medical device designed for effective airway management in patients requiring mechanical ventilation. This innovative system allows for the suctioning of airway secretions without disconnecting the patient from the ventilator, significantly reducing the risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and other ventilator-associated events (VAE).

Key Features

• Closed Suction Design: Maintains a closed ventilator circuit during suctioning to minimize infection risk and prevent loss of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).
• Turbo-Cleaning Chamber: Provides a cleaner catheter tip, reducing colonization compared to standard systems.
• One-Way Lavage Port and Hinged Valve: Prevents sprayback and isolates the catheter tip.
• Patented PEEP Seal Technology: Ensures circuit integrity during suctioning.
• Optional Integrated MDI Port: Facilitates medication delivery without circuit disruption.

Multi-Access Port System

The system's rotating manifold allows for multiple procedures such as bronchoalveolar lavage and bronchoscopy without disconnecting the circuit. The catheter locking mechanism keeps the catheter clean and connected, while the thumb valve offers precise suction control.

Additional Features

• Saline Port: For catheter cleaning.
• Atraumatic Catheter Tip: Minimizes mucosal injury.
• Transparent Chamber: Enables monitoring of bronchial secretions.
• Double Swivel Connector: Enhances flexibility in select models.
• Tactile Sleeve and Depth Markings: Facilitates catheter advancement and correct suction depth.
• Soft, Low Durometer Catheter: Reduces tracheal trauma.
• Latex-Free and Sterile: Ensures safety for single-patient use.

Configurations

Available in various configurations for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, with multiple adapter types and catheter sizes. Special options include WET PAK with saline vials and Mini-BAL Bronchial Aspirate Sampling Catheter for lower respiratory tract sampling. Packaged in boxes of 20 catheters.

Materials

Constructed from high-quality, smooth, flexible materials such as PVC, and is latex-free.

Intended Use

Ideal for use in intensive care settings, the system is designed to minimize infection risk, maintain oxygenation, and allow for frequent, safe suctioning. Cleaning is performed via the saline port, and the catheter is changed according to clinical protocols.

Clinical Performance

The system demonstrates a significant reduction in catheter tip colonization compared to standard catheters, enhancing safety and infection control. It is engineered to protect both patients and caregivers from infection and exposure to body fluids, maintaining PEEP and circuit integrity during suctioning.