August 26, 2020 – Bearpac Medical, LLC (Moultonborough, NH) announced the launch of a new FDA 510(k) cleared device intended to treat patients with malignant and other recurrent pleural effusions.
The Passio Pump Drainage System consists of the Passio Catheter, a Handheld Control Unit (a Class II electronic handheld pump) and a Disposable Collection Kit, which includes a redressing kit, for drainage of recurrent and symptomatic pleural effusion.
The Passio pump is attached to an implanted Passio catheter using the disposable collection kit and is activated to begin the evacuation of fluid into the collection bag. The Passio catheter is exclusively designed for use with the Passio collection system.
