FAQs

The Reactor^TM is a hand held single use disposable device that offers medical professionals a unique way to insert chest tubes into the thoracic cavity.

Even though the Reactor^TM blade is sharp enough to cut skin we do not recommend that you use the product at this time to do so.

The Reactor^TM should not be used on patients with prior chest surgery, or anyone in which scar tissue is anticipated, which may “scar/adhere” the lung against the chest cavity.

No, if you are having problems please stop using the Reactor^TM, assess the situation and consider using another way to access the thoracic cavity such as the traditional open technique.

A 36 French chest tube.

Larger chest tubes such as a 34 or 36, will feel more “snug” going through the outer sleeve of the Reactor^TM than a smaller chest tube such as a 28 as the outer sleeve is a fixed diameter.

The Reactor^TM was cleared for marketing by the FDA in 2015.

The Reactor^TM is intended for single use only. It is not to be re-sterilized by any means and no testing has been performed to assure re-sterilization would be effective.

A Sharp Medical Products, LLC representative will be will gladly assist you with your request. Please contact us via email: customerservice@sharpmedicalproducts.com or by phone: (630) 232-8002.

Please access our online educational video for more information about the use of the Reactor^TM.  Also, please review our disclaimer regarding the Reactor^TM.

The oval shaft of the Reactor^TM is designed to fit between the ribs easier than a round ridged shaft would. It is important to align the longer axis of the oval in parallel with the ribs for this benefit to take place. Once the Reactor^TM inner device is removed a round chest tube can be inserted down the outer sheath and will naturally slightly deform to an oval shape as it sits between the ribs.

Sharp Medical Products, LLC has created an instructions for use PDF to insure information on proper usage is available.

Contact Sharp Medical Products, LLC with any questions or comments at customerservice@sharpmedicalproducts.com or phone: (630) 232-8002.

To order the Reactor^TM please contact us at sales@sharpmedicalproducts.com or phone: (630) 232-8002. For additional information please click here.

The Reactor^TM should be very useful for both military (including DOD and Federal Government) and civilian medical providers.

The Reactor^TM can have a role for any pre-hospital provider (such as a flight team) in which chest tubes are, or may be, inserted. Typically approval and training for this would come from the assigned Medical Director for the pre-hospital providers.

Yes, please visit our research section.