Pleural Dynamics Introduced Novel ACES™ System

Pleural Dynamics has introduced novel ACES™ automatic continuous effusion shunt system.

This fully implantable shunt system offers a unique solution for individuals suffering from pleural effusion, providing continuous symptom relief without the need for extended hospital stays, external catheters, or expensive drainage canisters.

The ACES™ system places a strong focus on patient-centred outcomes, potentially obviating the necessity for lengthy hospital stays and the burdensome chore of chronic drainage at home.

This innovative technology leverages the natural rhythm of breathing to automatically transport pleural effusion fluid out of the chest and into the abdomen for reabsorption by the body. It eliminates the need for an external catheter and the repeated process of drainage, offering continual relief from symptoms.

The current standard of care, pleurodesis, which is often painful and requires an extended hospital stay, and even in comparison to an alternative method such as indwelling pleural catheters, which necessitate a portion of the tube to remain external to the chest and require frequent drainage into external canisters to alleviate symptoms, the ACES™ System stands out.

With its one-piece, fully implanted design, it can be efficiently inserted during a relatively brief hospital stay. This innovative approach revolutionises the management of pleural effusion, providing a more patient-friendly solution that minimises discomfort, reduces the need for extended hospitalisation, and eliminates the inconvenience of frequent drainage procedures.