Premature infants diagnosed with Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) often require early surfactant therapy to support lung function. Current international recommendations encourage minimizing mechanical ventilation whenever possible and favor the use of CPAP with early rescue surfactant administration.
For spontaneously breathing infants on CPAP, the LISA (Less Invasive Surfactant Administration) technique is increasingly becoming the preferred approach. To support this technique, surfcath™ was specifically designed for surfactant administration using LISA.
Unlike traditional methods that often require Magill forceps for catheter placement, surfcath™ utilizes a thermosensitive, semi-rigid catheter that can be shaped prior to use, helping clinicians follow airway anatomy more easily during placement.
Key Design Features
Soft Pre-Curved Distal Tip
The 2 cm black distal tip is soft and pre-curved to follow the natural anatomy of the airways. This design helps reduce the risk of tracheal lesions while minimizing the possibility of catheter kinking.
2 cm Black Tip · 30° Pre-CurveTransparent Thermoplastic Material
The transparent construction allows clinicians to visually verify surfactant delivery while maintaining excellent manoeuvrability during placement.
Visual Verification · FlexibleLess Invasive Design
The 6 Fr catheter offers low dead space (0.2 mL) and does not obstruct the airways, allowing infants to continue spontaneous breathing during administration.
6 Fr · 0.2 mL Dead SpacePlacement Verification
A dedicated 2 cm positioning mark and centimetre graduations along the catheter help clinicians verify insertion depth and confirm that the catheter remains in position throughout the procedure.
Depth Markings · 2 cm Position MarkSupporting Better Neonatal Care
As neonatal respiratory care continues to evolve, clinicians are increasingly adopting techniques that reduce invasiveness while maintaining effective treatment delivery. Designed specifically for the LISA method, surfcath™ provides the features needed to support accurate placement, improved manoeuvrability, and efficient surfactant administration.
Learn more about surfcath™ and neonatal respiratory care solutions from Advanced Surgi-Pharm.
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