PleurX catheters
Ritus
A tube used to infuse a solution (dialysate) into the peritoneal cavity, allowing metabolic wastes/fluid to diffuse from the blood to the dialysate using the peritoneum as the dialysing membrane, and capable of being utilized for acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis. It may be surgically or endoscopically implanted, percutaneously, for long-term use; or percutaneously inserted for one-session dialysis. This is a single-use device.
Ritus models and sizes
From the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database. Confirm with the manufacturer's instructions for use.
| Model / catalog no. | Size | MRI | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8810805001 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 8810807001 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 8810890003 | Length 37 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8810890014 | Length 32 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8811313010 | Length 62 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8811313015 | Length 57 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8812321001 | Length 37 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8812329001 | Length 31 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8812329002 | Length 31 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8813795001 | Length 7 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8813796001 | Length 27.7 in; Outer Diameter 0.038 in | Not stated | Available |
| 8815677001 | Length 39 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8817231001 | Length 27.7 in; Outer Diameter 0.035 in | Not stated | Available |
| 8817278001 | Length 46 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8817278006 | Length 62 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8817278007 | Length 57 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8817278008 | Length 42 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8817278010 | Length 60 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8817791001 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 8817791002 | — | MR Conditional | Available |
| 8855004222 | Length 44.25 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888410506 | Length 37.5 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888411009 | Length 41 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888412007 | Length 43 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888412015 | Length 43 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888412601 | Length 44.5 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888413005 | Length 44.5 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888413100 | Length 38.9 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888413101 | Length 43 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888413102 | Length 59 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888413401 | Length 62.5 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888413419 | Length 62.5 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888413807 | Length 62.5 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888413815 | Length 62.5 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888414011 | Length 112.8 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888414029 | Length 62.5 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888414201 | Length 30 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888414219 | Length 30 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888414227 | Length 31 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888414235 | Length 31 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888414508 | Length 39.25 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888415307 | Length 31 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888415604 | — | MR Conditional | Available |
| 8888415612 | Length 6 in | MR Conditional | Available |
| 8888415646 | Length 44.5 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888415661 | Length 61 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888415679 | — | Not stated | Available |
| 8888422170 | Length 62 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888423103 | Length 41 cm | MR Safe | Available |
| 8888425702 | Length 63 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888425710 | Length 62 cm | Not stated | Available |
| 8888425785 | Length 39.25 cm | Not stated | Available |
FDA clearances
- 510(k) K213602 January 2022
- 510(k) K180485 July 2018
- 510(k) K950042 December 1995
- 510(k) K920515 May 1992
- 510(k) K910786 September 1991
- 510(k) K910785 August 1991
- 510(k) K910787 August 1991
- 510(k) K890288 March 1989
- 510(k) K862046 June 1986
- 510(k) K850214 July 1985
- 510(k) K780449 May 1978
Procedures that use pleurx catheters
Frequently asked questions
What is Ritus used for?
A tube used to infuse a solution (dialysate) into the peritoneal cavity, allowing metabolic wastes/fluid to diffuse from the blood to the dialysate using the peritoneum as the dialysing membrane, and capable of being utilized for acute and chronic peritoneal dialysis. It may be surgically or endoscopically implanted, percutaneously, for long-term use; or percutaneously inserted for one-session dialysis. This is a single-use device.
Who makes Ritus?
Ritus is made by Mozarc Medical US LLC. It is listed under tunneled pleural and peritoneal catheters (pleurx), guidewires, tunneled dialysis catheters (permcath) in our device library.
What sizes does Ritus come in?
Sizes listed for Ritus: Length: 30–112.8 cm; Length: 6 in. Confirm availability with the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Is Ritus MRI safe?
The FDA device database lists Ritus as MR Safe. Always follow the specific MRI conditions in the labeling.
Is Ritus FDA cleared?
Ritus is covered by FDA submissions K180485, K862046, K950042, K890288, K910786, K850214.
How do I contact a Mozarc Medical US LLC sales representative?
Mozarc Medical US LLC has not listed representatives on LA Vascular yet. Visit the Mozarc Medical US LLC company page for contact details.
Models, sizes and MRI status come from the FDA Global Unique Device Identification Database (GUDID); descriptions marked "provided by the manufacturer" are reviewed before publishing. Not an endorsement; follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.