Aspira Indwelling Catheter

**Semantic type:** Medical Device

**Definition:** A proprietary indwelling catheter used to drain accumulated fluid from the pleural or peritoneal cavity to relieve symptoms associated with malignant pleural effusion or malignant ascites. The Aspira system connects to a low-vacuum siphon pump that drains into a bag.

**Synonyms:** - Aspira - Aspira Catheter