C-Port^®-CT

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The C-Port^®-CT Port Catheter System.
Implantable venous port - CT compatible.

The C-Port^®-CT, our economical plastic version of an implantable port that is also suitable for high pressure infusion.

The C-Flow^® chamber of the C-Port^®-CT differs from most conventional ports with a cylindrically shaped port chamber by the optimized inner chamber geometry and the baseline outlet. This results in improved flow dynamics and allows, in addition to standard applications, the performance of computed tomography with contrast medium (contrast-CT).

That this is also measurable can be seen here

Due to the transparent septum of the NuPort^®, which has been adopted in the C-Port^®-CT, it is possible to look into the chamber during implantation to monitor the venting and flushing of the port.

The lightweight, tissue-compatible plastic is CT/MRI compatible.

Port chamber
a) Clear septum and baseline outlet simplifies port venting and minimizes the risk of air embolism.

b) The C-Flow^® chamber improves flow dynamics and reduces the risk of occlusion.

Identification
The C-Port^®-CT is characterized by the special heart shape. This is also clearly visible in the X-ray image. Furthermore, the heart shape supports the blunt preparation of the port pocket during implantation.

Connection
The connection mechanism enables safe connection of the catheter to the port base via audible and tactile feedback. These two detection functions ensure that the connection is properly secure.

Localization
The raised edge of the C-Port^®-CT makes it easy to palpate the port and locate the septum for infusion or CT application.

The advantages at a glance

suitable for high pressure injection (contrast-CT compatible)
reduced risk of occlusion and infection
improved flushing efficiency
low maintenance required
facilitates blunt preparation of the port pocket
MRI compatible up to 3-Tesla
many catheter variants

plus simplified

blood product administration
blood collection
parenteral nutrition
high viscosity medications

Specifications

C-Port^®-CT Basic System

Single lumen venous system for
Implantation by means of venous cutdown

Content:
C-Port^®-CT, catheter, catheter fixation,
Huber cannula straight, irrigation cannula,
vein lifter, 10 ml syringe

C-Port^®-CT Complete System
with percutaneous introducer set

Single lumen venous system for
Implantation by means of percutaneous technique

Content:
C-Port^®-CT Basic system, introducer
(Seldinger) needle,
Split-Sheath with dilator,
Guide wire with insertion aid, tunneler

Material

PortPlastic

Catheter ConnectorTitanium

SeptumSilicone

Volume

Total volume~ 0.5ml

Weight

Total weight6.3g

All catheters with rounded tip and length markings at 1 cm intervals from 1 cm to 30 cm, radiopaque.

Maximum Flow Rate and Pressure

Needle Size	19G	20G	22G
Flow Rate	5ml/s	5ml/s	2ml/s
Max. Pressure	300psi/20.6bar

The maximum flow rate or the pressure setting specified above must not be exceeded during pressure injection via the C-Port^®-CT.

Ordering Information

Catheter	Size	O.D.	I.D.	Length	Ref. without Introducer Set	Ref. with Introducer Set
Polyurethane	6.6F	2.20mm	1.28mm	70cm	CTKP-066CP	CTKP-066IP
Polyurethane	7.5F	2.50mm	1.15mm	50cm	CTKP-075CP	CTKP-075IP
Silastic^®-Silicone	8.0F	2.67mm	1.40mm	50cm	CTKP-008CS	CTKP-008IS
Polyurethane	9.0F	3.00mm	1.60mm	50cm	CTKP-009CP	CTKP-009IP
Silastic^®-Silicone	9.6F	3.18mm	1.58mm	50cm	CTKP-096CS	CTKP-096IS

The measurable difference

In the FDA guidelines for the approval of ports, a defined measurement setup* is described, the so-called "Clearing Index". This indicates how much flushing volume is required to flush out (clean) a port chamber without leaving any residue. This test has also been adopted in the ISO standard for port catheter systems 10555-6**.

This can be used to illustrate the measurable differences between different port designs.

In a study by Norfolk Medical Inc., USA ***, the respective flushing characteristics were compared in a measurement of four different port systems. The difference between the system with a conventional cylindrical port chamber and central catheter outlet and our NuPort^® chamber geometry with tangentially positioned catheter outlet is clear:

Almost 40% more flushing volume is required with a conventional port for residue-free flushing.

The chamber geometry therefore makes the decisive difference in the flushing (cleaning) of port systems. Under certain circumstances, this is precisely the difference that prevents occlusion of the port system.

NuPort^® chamber, significantly improved flushing efficiency

C-Port^® chamber, improved flushing efficiency

Conventional cylindrical port chamber, inferior flushing efficiency

Average values chamber flushing volume*

Port	Port Chamber	Flushing volume difference in percent
NuPort^®-CT	Elliptical tangential outlet	Reference value
C-Port^®-CT	Elliptical central baseline outlet	+ 6.9%
Conventional Port A High Pressure Injection	Cylindrical central outlet	+ 23.3%
Conventional Port B Standard	Cylindrical central outlet	+ 39.5%

* FDA "Guidance on 510(k) Submissions for Implanted Infusion Ports".
** DIN EN ISO 10555-6, Annex B "Determination of the flushing volume (clearing index)".
*** Measured values determined by Norfolk Medical, Inc. USA with reference to FDA "Guidance on 510(k) Submissions for Implanted Infusion Ports" and DIN EN ISO 10555-6

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