CLR Medical provides a patented CLR Irrigator that enables simple, one‑handed thoracic irrigation through standard indwelling catheters such as chest tubes and pigtail catheters, helping clinicians efficiently manage hemothorax and other pleural collections. The device features high‑flow bag connections and ergonomic buttons that let users switch instantly between suction and irrigation, streamlining trauma care workflows.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Managing hemothorax and other pleural collections often requires frequent suction and irrigation through chest tubes or pigtail catheters, which can be time‑consuming and may need multiple hands or specialized equipment. Delays in clearing these collections can prolong patient recovery and increase the workload for trauma and critical‑care teams.
Solution
CLR Medical offers the patented CLR Irrigator, an ergonomic device that attaches to standard saline bags and suction lines, enabling rapid one‑handed switching between high‑flow irrigation and suction. The system works with existing indwelling thoracic catheters, eliminating the need for additional specialized tools. By simplifying the lavage process at the bedside, the CLR Irrigator streamlines trauma‑care workflows and helps clinicians clear pleural collections more efficiently.
Target Audience
Primary users are trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and critical‑care teams who manage patients with hemothorax or other pleural collections using chest tubes or pigtail catheters.
Features
- Quick‑connect bag spike for standard fluid bags and a compatible suction connector
- One‑handed ergonomic buttons for instant transition between suction (red) and irrigation (blue)
- Adaptable nozzle that fits a wide range of chest tubes, pigtail catheters, and the proprietary CLR port
- High‑flow irrigation capability for rapid lavage of hemothorax or other pleural fluids
- Reliable suction function integrated into the same handheld unit