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Comment by phil Commented Apr 12, 2010

Impact factor: 5118

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The locking device works well but is difficult to release. We tend to cut the catheter at the hub when we want to remove it making sure that the thread also pulls free. Another point to note is that you cannot aspirate from it until it is locked as air is sucked up into the syringe via the locking mechanism. This also seems to be a problem with other locking mechanisms (Uresil).

Comment by shine921 Commented Apr 22, 2009

Impact factor: 43

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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.

Comment by arm Commented Mar 14, 2008

Impact factor: 1

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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.

Comment by rodo Commented Feb 24, 2008

Impact factor: 140

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I use APD glydex 8to 12 F: same concept similar materils, silmilar results...wich is the less expensive?

Comment by davec Commented Oct 3, 2007

Impact factor: 105

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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.

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