Vascular irrigation cannula, peripheral

Vascular irrigation cannulas, peripheral, are sterile rigid tubes surgically inserted into peripheral blood vessels to transport irrigation fluids during open vascular procedures. They provide a channel for delivering solutions like saline or heparin to maintain vessel patency and visibility during surgery.

These devices are typically single-use and made of metal with shaped tips that may be bent to fit specific anatomical requirements. They are designed for temporary use and should not be advanced significantly within the blood vessel lumen. Regulation varies by jurisdiction, with classification determined by individual device characteristics rather than the category as a whole.