

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
OptiSite Arterial Cannula Pressure Drop vs. Flow*
OptiSite arterial cannula
OPTISITE ARTERIAL CANNULA
Blunt tip
Blunt Tip
Vent cap
Vent Cap
OptiSite Arterial Cannula Pressure Drop vs. Flow*





OptiSite arterial cannula
OPTISITE ARTERIAL CANNULA

Blunt tip
Blunt Tip

Vent cap
Vent Cap

5.9 inch (15.0 cm) effective length
8.2 inch (20.8 cm) overall length
Model | Description | Image |
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OPTI16 |
16 Fr. (5.3 mm) |
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OPTI18 |
18 Fr. (6.0 mm) |
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OPTI20 |
20 Fr. (6.7 mm) |
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OPTI22 |
22 Fr. (7.3 mm) |
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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
EZ Glide aortic cannula pressure drop vs. flow
EZ Glide Aortic Cannula Pressure Drop vs. Flow
Central orientation of aortic cannula
Central orientation of aortic cannula
Central web-like dispersion flow
Central web-like dispersion flow
EZ Glide aortic cannula pressure drop vs. flow
EZ Glide Aortic Cannula Pressure Drop vs. Flow




Central orientation of aortic cannula
Central orientation of aortic cannula

Central web-like dispersion flow
Central web-like dispersion flow

Type | Description | Image |
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Straight Cannula 14 inch (35 cm) overall length |
3/8 inch vented connector EZS21TA 21 Fr. (7.0 mm) EZS24TA 24 Fr. (8.0 mm) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Important safety information
See Instructions For Use (IFU) / Directions For Use (DFU) for full prescribing information, including indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and adverse events.
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.
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