1. Place the tubing in the groove of the tube-evac DLS (Drainage Line Stripper) 1 to 2 inches from where the surgical tubing exits the skin.

2. With your other hand, hold the tubing firm between the skin and the tube-evac DLS.

3. Firmly squeeze the tube-evac DLS and pull it towards the collection bulb.

4. Advance other hand as necessary to hold the tubing.

5. The tube-evac DLS rolls down the tubing very easily with a small but firm squeeze to evacuate small fibrinous material and or clots to maintain a functioning drain

The Tube-Evac DLS is for single patient use only and is to be discarded after patient drains are removed. The intent is to have the Tube-Evac DLS sent home with the patient after surgery.  Doctors and patients clear drains all the time, however, patients normally need drains once in a lifetime and are fearful of clearing drains coming out of their body.  The Tube-Evac DLS makes it much easier for the patient, who is already very apprehensive about clearing drains, to clear them.