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
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
| 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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Edwards Lifesciences Recall Information EZ Glide Cannulae
October 18, 2019
