Edwards Protection Cannulae
Fem-Flex II FemoralArterial Cannulae
ENABLING PROTECTIONIN MORE PLACESFem-Flex II femoral arterial cannulae are designed with ultra thin walltechnology for enhanced flow and flexibility.
• Accommodates up to 0.038” guidewire
• Polyurethane body with wire reinforcement helps prevent kinking
• Tapered tip and smooth dilator-to-cannula transition facilitates insertion
• Radiopaque tip for visualization during placement
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Fem-Flex II femoral arterial cannulae are available in a variety of sizes that accommodate both pediatricand adult patients. The cannulae are available with either a vented or non-vented connector.
SPECIFICATIONSTYPE MODEL SIZE OVERALL EFFECTIVE CONNECTOR UOM
NUMBER FR (mm) LENGTH LENGTH
FEMII008AT 8 (2.7)FEMII010AT 10 (3.3)
1/4” VentedFEMII012AT 12 (4.0)
PediatricFEMII014AT 14 (4.7)
7.75” (19.7 cm) 2.6” (6.5 cm)FEMII008A 8 (2.7)FEMII010A 10 (3.3)
1/4” Non-ventedFEMII012A 12 (4.0)FEMII014A 14 (4.7)
FEMII016A 16 (5.3)FEMII018A 18 (6.0) 3/8” Vented
AdultFEMII020A 20 (6.7)
9.5” (24 cm) 6.0” (15 cm)FEMII016AS 16 (5.3)FEMII018AS 18 (6.0) 3/8” Non-ventedFEMII020AS 20 (6.7)
Peripheral Peripheral insertion kit includes: #11 scalpel, 18 ga. 5 unitsInsertion PIKA insertion needle, 5 ml syringe, 0.038” x 100 cm guidewire, per caseKit and dilators: 8 Fr., 12 Fr. and 16 Fr.
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Fem-Flex II Femoral Arterial Cannula Pressure Drop vs Flow
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5 unitsper case
1 unitper case
Fem-Flex II FemoralArterial Cannulae
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