LivaNova Wins 510(k) Clearance for Optiflow Arterial Cannulae

LivaNova won 510(k) marketing clearance for its family of Optiflow Arterial Cannula. 

The device has a “basket tip with large openings” to significantly reduce wall shear stress and turbulence. The feature could help lessen ischemic complications from extracorporeal circulation during cardiac surgery.

The dervice provides improved hydrodynamics and includes a dispersive tip that boosts blood flow.