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Comparison of Ipas Cannulae
Characteristic
Flexibility
Compatibility with
Ipas aspirators
Common processing
methods*
Adapter design
Apertures
Configuration of
dots/lines
Sizes available
* Ipas aspirators must be HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTED OR STERILIZED BETWEEN USES.
† Glutaraldehyde and chlorine are hazardous substances. When processing instruments, take necessary
precautions, such as using personal protective equipment. Refer to the manufacturer's safety
instructions to establish safe use.
Ipas EasyGrip Cannulae
Semi-rigid
Fit with:
• Ipas MVA Plus (all sizes)
• High-level disinfection
(HLD) with
0.5% chlorine †
• HLD by boiling
• HLD with Cidex/
glutaraldehyde †
• Sterilization with steam
autoclave (250° F;
121° C)
• Sterilization with Cidex/
glutaraldehyde †
• Permanently-integrated
winged base
• Color coded by size
• 2 opposing apertures
(4-8mm)
• Large single scoop
aperture (9, 10, 12mm)
First dot is 6cm from the
tip of the cannula, others
follow at 1cm intervals; all
cannulae have 6 dots
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 mm
Flexible Karman Cannulae
Flexible
Fit with:
• Ipas MVA Plus (all sizes)
• Ipas Single-Valve
aspirator (4–6mm only)
SINGLE USE ONLY
• No adapter needed for
12mm
• Separate adapter
required 4mm–10mm
• Ipas Single-Valve: No
adapter required when
using (4–6mm only)
• Ipas MVA Plus: Separate
adapter required when
using 4-10mm
• Color-coded by size
• 2 opposing apertures
(4-8mm)
• Large single scoop
aperture (9, 10, 12mm)
First dot is 6cm from the
tip of the cannula, others
follow at 1cm intervals;
number of dots varies
according to cannula size
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 mm

Ipas 3mm Cannulae
Rigid
Fit with:
• Ipas MVA Plus aspirator
• Ipas Single-Valve
aspirator
SINGLE USE ONLY
• Permanently-integrated
winged base
• Ipas Single-Valve: No
adapter required
• Ipas MVA Plus: Separate
6mm adapter required
• 2 opposing apertures
First line is 2cm from the
tip of the cannula; others
follow at 1cm intervals for
total of 12 lines
3 mm