Cannulas are an essential accessory to the Arthrex instrument set as they maintain the portal and distention of the joint while preventing fluid leakage and edema in the surrounding soft tissue. The Arthrex product categories for hip arthroscopy include reusable, disposable, closed and open cannula systems.

Product

The 8.25 mm flexible TRIM-IT™ Custom Hip Cannula is made of a soft polyvinyl chloride plastic designed to provide enhanced instrument mobility and minimize iatrogenic damage to the articular surfaces. The reinforced proximal threads hold exceptionally well in soft tissue and the ability to cut the cannula from 7 cm – 15 cm working lengths minimizes O.R. inventory and makes it one of the most versatile cannulas available.

TRIM-IT™ Custom Hip Cannula

The Clear Open Cannulas, with detachable handle option, facilitate instrument introduction by allowing the user to freely see the instruments entering the joint, while providing an unrestrained field of view. Manufactured from a shatterproof polycarbonate material, these strong cannulas resist bending failure commonly seen during hip arthroscopy procedures. The tapered and blunt tips may eliminate iatrogenic cartilage damage due to forceful instrument insertion. Each can be used with a variety of quick connect handles that can be removed while the cannula is still in place. 
 
The Clear Open Cannula, used in conjunction with the AR-2001 Tear DropHandle, is the perfect option for atraumatic instrument introduction and removal from the hip joint.

Clear Open Cannulas

The clear Instrument Cannula is designed to accommodate all Arthrex radio frequency probes as well as most shaver blades and manual instruments. The transparent cannula facilitates arthroscopic visualization of instruments, knot pushers and sutures.

Instrument Cannulas

The Twist-In, Partially Threaded Cannulas are manufactured from a clear polycarbonate material that allows uninhibited visualization of instruments and sutures through the cannula walls which helps the surgeon prevent suture entanglement and will allow visualization of arthroscopic knots as they are delivered down the cannula. The cannula has threads only on the distal section of the cannula, allowing the surgeon to quickly adjust the working length of the cannula without having to screw or unscrew the entire length of the cannula.

Partially Threaded Cannulas

The PassPort Button™ Cannula is manufactured from soft and flexible silicone material that will conform to smaller portal incisions and protect soft tissue and cartilage while maximizing visibility and maneuverability inside and outside of the arthroscopic work space. The double-dam one-piece molded design has low profile flanges that seat flush to the skin and soft tissue. These flanges create a stable portal that allows instruments to be inserted and removed, without the concern of cannula loss. They are easily introduced by grasping the inside flange with a curved hemostat and inserting into the incision.

PassPort Button™ Cannula

The translucent Twist-In Cannula allows direct visualization of instruments and suture passing. Arthroscopic knot tying is simplified since twisted and tangled sutures can be observed and corrected during arthroscopic knot tying. The threaded design greatly inhibits cannula “fall-out” during instrument removal and allows for capsule retraction for visualization. The side port may be used for irrigation inflow or passive outflow.

Twist-In™ Cannulas

Disposable Cannulas

The Arthrex line of disposable cannulas includes Clear Open, Instrument, PassPort, Partially Threaded Cannulas and Twist-In Cannulas. All of the disposable cannulas, with the exception of the PassPort family of cannulas, are manufactured from a clear polycarbonate material that allows uninhibited visualization of instruments and sutures through the cannula walls which helps the surgeon prevent suture entanglement and will allow visualization of arthroscopic knots as they are delivered down the cannula. The PassPort family of cannulas is manufactured from a flexible material that allows for unconstrained access to all parts of the hip joint. Each cannula has a corresponding cannulated obturator for ease of insertion over a Guidewire or switching stick.

Secondary (C)

Ideal for passing curved instruments, open cannulas allow for quick portal exchange and easy introduction of working instruments into the joint. Use open cannulas to remove large loose bodies that will not fit through standard cannulas.