Smith & Nephew 72200903 Clear Trac Complete Cannula System 8.5mm x 72mm

Smith & Nephew 72200903 Clear Trac Complete Cannula System 8.5mm x 72mm Threaded

• Model: 72200903
• 8.5mm x 72mm

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The Clear-Trac Complete cannula system 72200903 is designed for arthroscopic procedures, providing a stable, sealed access port into a joint space. The 8.5 mm internal diameter with a 72 mm length is a common size that balances allowing passage of surgical instruments (shavers, probes, cameras) while maintaining structural rigidity and minimizing unnecessary excess length. Because it is transparent (polycarbonate), the user can visually inspect the cannula interior for debris, fluid ingress, or seal integrity during the surgery.

One of the notable design features is the triple-seal system, which helps prevent leakage of irrigation fluid around the shaft of instruments or arthroscope passing through the cannula. In arthroscopy, maintaining fluid pressure and minimizing leaks is essential for clear visualization and joint distension. The triple-seal (versus single or double seals) aims to provide more reliable sealing under varying instrument sizes or movement. In addition, the cannula includes a suture management system, giving the surgeon a way to organize sutures and prevent entanglement during procedures—helpful in knot tying, meniscal repairs, or soft tissue fixation work.

Mechanically, the cannula is threaded (the “tall thread configuration”) so that it can be firmly secured to the portal hub or cannula mount, reducing the risk of rotation or loosening under torque from instruments. The removable cannula cap helps maintain sterility or to close the port when no instrument is inserted. As a single-use, latex-free and sterile device, it is intended for one procedure only to reduce infection risk or wear of seals. In practice, careful handling, alignment, and using matching instrument diameters will help maximize seal effectiveness and minimize fluid leakage or damage to the cannula interior during surgery.