Arterial Cannula Arterial Cannula
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

OptiSite arterial cannulae pressure drop vs flow

OptiSite arterial cannulae

Blunt tip

Vent cap

OptiSite arterial cannulae pressure drop vs flow
OptiSite arterial cannulae
Blunt Tip
Vent Cap
OptiSite arterial cannulae pressure drop vs flow

OptiSite arterial cannulae

OptiSite arterial cannulae

Blunt tip

Blunt Tip

Vent cap

Vent Cap
5.9 inch (15.0 cm) effective length
8.2 inch (20.8 cm) overall length
ModelDescriptionImage
OPTI16

16 Fr. (5.3 mm)
Blunt tip introducer
Guidewire
Vented 3/8 inch connector

OPTI18

18 Fr. (6.0 mm)
Blunt tip introducer
Guidewire
Vented 3/8 inch connector

OPTI20

20 Fr. (6.7 mm)
Blunt tip introducer
Guidewire
Vented 3/8 inch connector

       OPTI22      

22 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 that 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

Central orientation of aortic cannula

Central web-like dispersion flow

EZ Glide aortic cannula pressure drop vs. flow
Central orientation of aortic cannula
Central web-like dispersion 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

TypeDescriptionImage
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)
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)
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