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C-Port®

CT-Port II

The C-Port® port catheter system is our economical variant of a conventional port.

The C-Port® with C-Flow® chamber differs from most conventional ports with cylindrically shaped port chambers by the optimized geometry of the inner chamber and the baseline outlet. Improved flow dynamics are ensured here.

 
That this is also measurable can be seen here

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

The advantages at a glance

  • reduced risk of occlusion and infection
  • improved flushing efficiency
  • low maintenance required
  • MRI compatible up to 3-Tesla
  • many catheter variants
plus simplified
  • blood product administration
  • blood collection
  • parenteral nutrition
  • high viscosity medications

Specifications

C-Port® Basic System

Single lumen venous system for
Implantation by means of venous cutdown

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

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C-Port® Complete System
with percutaneous introducer set

Single lumen venous system for
Implantation by means of percutaneous technique

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

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Technical Data

Material
Port Titanium
Septum Silicone
Volume
Total volume ~ 0.5ml
Weight
Total weight 12.5g
Masse C-Port

Ordering Information

Catheter Größe O.D. I.D. Length Ref. without Introducer Set      Ref. with Introducer    
Set
Polyurethane 6.6F 2.20mm 1.20mm 70cm SPB-066CP SPB-066IP
Polyurethane 7.5F 2.50mm 1.15mm 50cm SPB-075CP SPB-075IP
Silastic®-Silicone 8.0F 2.67mm 1.40mm 50cm SPB-008CS SPB-008IS
Polyurethane 9.0F 3.00mm 1.60mm 50cm SPB-009CP SPB-009IP
Silastic®-Silicone 9.6F 3.18mm 1.58mm 50cm SPB-096CS SPB-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