ClearPorts - The Rounded Chamber Port
The innovative design of the ClearPort series, in titanium and plastic, offers a major advantage over conventional port technology.
The Rounded Chamber design
– reduces dead spaces
– minimizes corners
– minimizes sludge* formation
– minimizes occlusions and infections
The Unique Catheter outlet placement
– improves flow dynamics
– results in more complete flushing
*sludge – accumulation of blood and drug residuals
Specifications:
ClearPorts are available in 3 sizes in both titanium or plastic (MRI conditional).
The CP 2 models are suitable for sheep, swine and large dogs
The CP 4 models are suitable for smaller swine & dogs as well as larger primates
The CP 6 models are suitable for cats, rabbits and small primates
| Model | CP2/Large | CP4/Medium | CP6/Small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 14gm | 8gm | 3gm |
| Port Volume | 0.84cc | 0.36cc | 0.10cc |
| Port Height | 0.5"/1.3cm | 0.4"/1.0cm | 0.3"/0.8cm |
| Septum | 0.47"/1.2cm | 0.35"/0.9cm | 0.23"/0.6cm |
| Footprint | 1.15"/2.9cm | 0.90"/2.3cm | 0.68"/1.7cm |
Catheter Configuration: Ports can be ordered with catheters that are preattached during manufacture or that are attachable/ attached during surgery |
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Catheter Material: Silicone, Polyurethane, Intisil (round tip Silicone) or Hydrocoat (round tip Hydromer coated Polyurethane) catheter in French sizes 2-9. |
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Advantages:
The rounded port chamber design allows fluid to reach all surfaces in the chamber, helping eliminate dead spaces, resist sludge build-up, and reduce occlusions and infections*.
The unique catheter outlet placement creates a flushing action within the port to hypercleanse the entire chamber leading to decreased sludge build-up and a reduced rate of occlusions*.
*Stevens B. et. al. “A randomized prospective trial of conventional vascular access ports vs. the Vortex ‘Clear-flow’ reservoir ports in adult oncology patients.” JVAD Summer 2000.
