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Gravity-flow small amounts of flush solution into the cannula, then check for and repair any
leaks that occurred in the surgical process or with the cannula.
8. Place the kidney in the Kidney Cradle and snap the cannula into the Cannula Mount.
9. Adjust the height and rotation of the Cannula Mount to comfortably position the vessel.
10. Visually inspect the vessel, ensuring there are no twists or occlusions.
11. Drape the Mesh Organ Restraint over the kidney and secure the organ in the Kidney Cradle.
Using LifePort Kidney Transporter Disposable Kidney Straight Cannula
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
The Straight cannula is used when the vessel to be perfused terminates
without a patch or when intimal damage to the lining is not a concern. The example shown in the
illustration is a kidney with isolated anatomical structures and without an aortic patch.
Choose the size appropriate to the diameter of the vessel orifice.
NOTE:
Perform the following procedure on an aseptic field using aseptic technique.
1. Using standard aseptic technique
, introduce the Straight cannula onto the sterile field.
2. Insert the Straight cannula tip no further than necessary into the vessel.
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