LeMaitre 2013-10 Pruitt F3® Carotid Shunts, Outlying Carotid Shunt with T-Port, Diameter 8 Fr X 31 cm Length. Box of 01

Product Information

• The Pruitt F3 Carotid Shunt is made with a new, more flexible material that is resistant to kinking, is color-coded for easy identification, and has 10% increased flow over the original Pruitt-Inahara Carotid Shunt
• The Pruitt F3 Carotid Shunt is secured in the vessel using occlusion balloons that eliminate the need for clamps. This reduces vessel trauma and allows for the use of a small incision, minimal dissection, and a short arteriotomy.
• Plaque endpoints can be visualized because the balloon holds the artery open during the procedure.
• This is especially important with high stenoses, when clamps cannot be used.

BALLON SPECS

• Internal carotid balloon: made of latex, the balloon has an 8 mm diameter at maximum liquid capacity of 0.25 ml. 
• Common carotid balloon: has a 14 mm diameter at a maximum liquid capacity of 1.50 ml. Blue common carotid balloon corresponds to blue stopcock to simplify common carotid balloon inflation. 
• Safety balloon: if the internal carotid balloon over-inflates, the extra pressure is diverted to the safety balloon. 10-12 PSI is ideal for maintaining internal carotid balloon pressure; safety balloon inflates at 13-17 PSI. 

Benefits

• Balloons
  Balloons hold the shunt in place and eliminate the need for clamps.
• Color Coding
  The common inflation lumen and depth markings are now blue, to highlight the inflation path leading from the blue stopcock to the blue balloon.
• Safety Balloon & Colored Safety Sleeve
  Safety balloon with a moveable plastic sheath minimizes risk of internal carotid artery balloon over-inflation (pressure diverted to the safety balloon). The safety sleeve is tinted yellow to enhance visibilty and serves as visual que to promote the correct usage.
• T-Port
  Blood flow and pressure monitoring can be performed through the T-port, along with infusion and flushing and removal of embolic particles.
• Depth Markings
  Depth markings indicate the insertion length of the shunt for both the internal and external inflation lumens.
• Flexible and Resistant to Kinking
  The Pruitt F3 shunt is designed with a more flexible material that’s also more resistant to kinking.