Abstract: A bi-directional perfusion cannula is provided that includes an elongate tube for insertion into an artery. The elongate tube has a first aperture at a distal end of the tube which is forward during insertion and configured so that blood can flow into the artery in the direction of insertion, an elbow formed in the elongate tube, and a second aperture formed in or slightly rearward of the elbow and configured for supplying blood into the artery in a second direction which is generally opposite to the insertion direction.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 13, 2012
Publication date:
October 11, 2012
Applicant:
MTMM PTY LTD
Inventors:
Randall Moshinsky, James McMillan, Elli Tutungi