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Arterial cannulae

Arterial cannulae
Arterial cannulae
Arterial cannulae
Arterial Cannulae
Arterial Cannulae
Arterial Cannulae

OptiSite arterial cannulae

Every patient and surgical situation is different, which is why you need an arterial cannulation system that gives you flexibility and options. OptiSite arterial cannulae incorporate easy-to-use and proprietary ultra thin-wall technology to provide you with a variety of safe cannulation site options designed to accommodate multiple surgical techniques and clinician preferences.

  • Features an introducer with blunt tip configuration that allows safe insertion for additional arterial access sites such as the aorta, axillary and subclavian
  • A lock feature reduces push-back of the introducer during insertion
  • Vent cap reduces back-bleed when no guidewire is used in the procedure
  • Depth markings aid in placement
  • Fr. sizes include 16, 18, 20 and 22

Models & specifications

5.9 inch (15.0 cm) effective length
8.2 inch (20.8 cm) overall length

ModelDescriptionImage
OPTI1616 Fr. (5.3 mm)
Blunt tip introducer
Guidewire
Vented 3/8 inch connector
OPTI1818 Fr. (6.0 mm)
Blunt tip introducer
Guidewire
Vented 3/8 inch connector
OPTI2020 Fr. (6.7 mm)
Blunt tip introducer
Guidewire
Vented 3/8 inch connector
OPTI2222 Fr. (7.3 mm)
Blunt tip introducer
Guidewire
Vented 3/8 inch connector

EZ Glide aortic cannulae

The proprietary EZ Glide dispersion tip aortic cannulae feature an innovative tip disperses flow in a gentle conical spray pattern – results in lowered exit force and line pressure.

  • Optimized tip angle provides centered flow inside the aorta, away from vessel wall
  • Unique, auto-dilating tip enables fast and easy insertion
  • Available in a variety of sizes and configurations

Models

TypeDescriptionImage
Straight Cannula
14 inch (35cm) overall length
3/8 inch vented connector
EZS21TA 21 Fr. (7.0 mm)
EZS24TA 24 Fr. (8.0 mm)
Straight Cannula
14 inch (35 cm) overall length
3/8 inch non-vented connector
EZS21A 21 Fr. (7.0 mm)
EZS24A 24 Fr. (8.0 mm)
Curved Cannula with Suture Bump
14.8 inch (37.6 cm) overall length
3/8 inch vented connector
EZC21TA 21 Fr. (7.0 mm)
EZC24TA 24 Fr. (8.0 mm)
Curved Cannula with Suture Bump
14.8 inch (37.6 cm) overall length
3/8 inch non-vented connector
EZC21A 21 Fr. (7.0 mm)
EZC24A 24 Fr. (8.0 mm)
Curved Cannula with Suture Flange
14.8 inch (37.6 cm) overall length
3/8 inch vented connector
EZF21TA 21 Fr. (7.0 mm)
EZF24TA 24 Fr. (8.0 mm)
Curved Cannula with Suture Flange
14.8 inch (37.6 cm) overall length
3/8 inch non-vented connector
EZF21A 21 Fr. (7.0 mm)
EZF24A 24 Fr. (8.0 mm)

Important safety information

CAUTION: Federal (United States) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
See Instructions For Use (IFU) / Directions For Use (DFU) for full prescribing information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and adverse events.