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C-Port®-CT

CT-Port II

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
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
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
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
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

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

Single lumen venous system for
Implantation by means of percutaneous technique

Content:
C-Port®-CT Basis-System, Punktions­kanüle,
Split-Schleuse mit Dilatator,
Führungsdraht mit Einführhilfe,
Tunneler C-Port®-CT Basic system, introducer
(Seldinger) needle,
Split-Sheath with dilator,
Guide wire with insertion aid, tunneler

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Technical Data

Material
Port Plastic
Catheter Connector Titanium
Septum Silicone
Volume
Total volume ~ 0.5ml
Weight
Total weight 6.3g
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 the C-Port®-CT.
Masse C-Port II

Ordering Information

Catheter Größe 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.

Port
NuPort® chamber, significantly improved flushing efficiency
Port
C-Port® chamber, improved flushing efficiency
Port
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