Thoracent

Thoracent is a medical device company that specializes in the development of advanced procedural kits for thoracic and pulmonary medicine. The company is best known for the Thoracent Pleural Drainage System, a specialized catheter system used for the management of pleural effusions and pneumothorax. Designed to enhance safety and ease of use for clinicians, the system incorporates features to minimize the risk of needle-stick injuries and improve fluid drainage efficiency. Thoracent was founded by interventional pulmonologists to address unmet needs in bedside thoracic procedures. In 2013, the company was acquired by Teleflex, a global provider of medical technologies, which now markets the Thoracent product line as part of its interventional lung health portfolio.