AAT Drainage System

The AAT Drainage System is a barrier device intended to collect fluid that has leaked around a surgical drain from the drain insertion site.

The device is comprised of an adhesive wafer, connected to a leaked fluid collection pouch. The Drainage System allows a surgical drainage tube, which has been placed within a patient’s body cavity prior, to pass through an opening in the wafer and the dedicated collection device. Body fluid leakage from around the drain tube and incision site is collected by the system which helps to reduce skin irritation, infection, and reduces the need to change the patient’s bandages and linens.

Another component of the Drainage System is the Capped Flange. The Capped Flange may be used and connected on the wafer without the presence of a collection pouch. Absorbent Foam is inserted into the Capped Flange prior to usage. This foam can absorb a low amount of leaked fluid. Use of the Capped Flange allows for greater patient comfort, as compared to the collection pouch, and allows clinicians to monitor for leakage. If the amount of leakage is significant, the clinician can easily remove the Capped Flange with its foam insert and place a Drainage Bag on the same wafer.​