Table 3. Dual lumen cannulae for VV-ECMO (4) (modified).
| Manufacturer | Size [Fr] | Length, cm | Pressure gradient at 4 L/min, mmHg | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Elite1 | 20–31 | 31 | 110 (31 Fr return) | Kink-resistant material, wire-reinforced |
| 30 (31 Fr drainage) | Radio-opaque | |||
| Deflectable inner membrane | ||||
| Distal and proximal drainage ports | ||||
| Novaport2 | 18–24 | 27 | NA | Kink-resistant |
| Wire-reinforced | ||||
| Heparin coating | ||||
| OriGen3 | 23–32 | 20–30 | 140 (13 Fr return) | Wire-reinforced |
| 30 (13 Fr drainage) | Separated drainage and infusion ports |
1, Avalon Laboratories: http://www.avalonlabs.com/html/pulmonary_support.html; 2, Novalung GmbH: http://www.novalung.com/en_products_and_services_novaport_twin.html; 3, OriGen Biomedical: http://www.origen.com/files/en/user/cms/data-sheet-lumen-catheter.pdf.