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What Is a Dialysis Canon Catheter?

The Cannon hemodialysis catheter is a type of vascular access that allows the patient to connect to the dialysis machine tubing for blood-cleansing therapy. These catheters are considered to be safe and effective as an alternative to other vascular access types.

  1. Facts

    • The Cannon II hemodialysis catheter is only intended for use as a long-term hemodialysis blood access device. Catheter placement must be performed by a licensed, qualified physician only.

    Insertion

    • The hemodialysis catheter can be placed in the subclavian (neck/chest) area, as well as the femoral (groin) area. The process of catheter insertion is a sterile procedure that can be performed in a surgical or other medical setting.

    Potential Complications

    • Air embolus, infection, nerve damage and thrombosis are among the potential complications of the Cannon hemodialysis catheter.

    Efficacy and Safety

    • According to the Journal of Vascular Access, "safe, reliable, extended use" can be achieved due to the retrograde tunneling associated with the Cannon Catheter II Chronic Hemodialysis Catheter. Catheter users in a study experienced minimal complications and achieved adequate dialysis blood flow rates, according to Hemodialysis International.

    Considerations

    • AV fistulas are the preferred method of vascular access in hemodialysis because they have fewer complications than hemodialysis catheters, and they are associated with superior treatment efficiency.

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