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Spare the Skin, K-LOCK™ It In

Clinically demonstrated to be faster and more reproducible than suture securement.

Watch the K-LOCK™ Information Video

Surgeon Benefits

  • Easy to use and apply. Clinically demonstrated to be faster and more reproducible than suture securement.
  • Secure and reliable. Reduces the risk of drain dislodgement/displacement and other adverse events.
  • Standardized and reproducible. Less reliant on the skill of the individual surgeon.
  • Removes the risk of securement related needle stick injuries.

Patient Benefits

  • Greatly enhanced experience and comfort over suture securement.
  • “Control Your Comfort™” positioning allows the patient to rotate the drain direction to their liking, away from clothing and pressure points.
  • Reduced risk of hospital re-admission or re-operation due to drain related adverse events.
  • Easy to care for. No dressings to change. No added dressings to shower.

Control Your Comfort™ Positioning

The K-LOCK™ rotary retainer holds the drain tubing parallel to the skin with no additional dressing.

Lifting the tab on the rotary retainer allows the patient, surgeon, or healthcare worker to rotate the drain direction away from clothing or pressure points.

Photo of K-LOCK™ installed on patient with drain in original position 
Photo of K-LOCK™ installed on patient with drain in more comfortable position
Sketch of figure pulling on a surgical drain installed in a K-LOCK™

Holding Power

The K-LOCK™ has the holding power to prevent early and/or inadvertent drain dislodgement; and thereby minimize adverse events.

Benchtop testing of 18 devices subjected to dozens of simulated drain pulls has demonstrated that the K-LOCK™ can securely hold a drain with over 18 Newtons (or 4.2 pounds) of force before any movement of drain tubing is detected.

K-LOCK™ - Compatible Surgical Drains

The K-LOCK™ securement device is compatible with the following surgical drains:

  • 7 mm Flat (JP)
  • 10 mm Flat (JP)
  • 15 Fr Round Fluted (Blake®)
  • 15 Fr Round Hubless (Blake®)
  • 19 Fr Round Fluted (Blake®)
Image of K-LOCK™ with braid extended

K-LOCK™ Configurations

K-LOCK™ is shipped in a compact, sterile tray as a complete kit that includes a Compression Retainer and skin prep. Kits are available with, or without, a Trocar for precision tunneling during drain placement.
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KLT1-005SD
Kit with Trocar
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KL1-005SD
Kit without Trocar

FAQs for Surgeons

Can the size or footprint of the pad be altered?
Can the pad be placed over an incision?
Is monitoring the wound site possible?
Can the K-LOCK™ be placed under a compression garment?