Medical Device
cannula
can·nu·la
Subclass of:
catheter device
Definitions related to cannula device:
  • (cannula) A rigid or semi-rigid tube inserted into the body.
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
  • (cannula) Short, hollow cylinders or tubes for insertion into a canal, vessel, or body cavity.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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