3 Spiral Port Liposuction Cannulas – Carraway Style

A 3 spiral port liposuction cannula, also known as the Carraway style, is a blunt-tip aspiration cannula whose three ports are stepped along the shaft and rotated around it rather than grouped at one point. It is used to remove subcutaneous fat under vacuum during liposuction and body contouring, and is chosen where passes need to blend into each other without leaving a visible tunnel line. This category is part of the Healermed Liposuction Cannulas and Accessories range and covers 11 hub and handle fittings across 84 diameter and length combinations, supplied worldwide to surgeons, clinics and distributors.

Carraway Style Spiral Port Cannulas in German Stainless Steel

The visible problem in body liposuction is rarely how much fat came out. It is whether the passes show. Ridges and tunnel lines appear where one pass removed more than the pass beside it, and they are permanent once the skin settles. The spiral port pattern is a design answer to that: spread the draw across depths and angles so that adjacent passes overlap instead of sitting next to each other.

How the Spiral Port Pattern Works

The three ports are not grouped at one point on the shaft. They are stepped along it and rotated around it, so each opening sits further back and turned to a different side than the one before — a spiral rather than a cluster. That layout is the whole difference between this cannula and a Mercedes tip, where the three ports sit level with each other around the circumference.

The effect shows up in the tunnel the cannula leaves. With the ports level, one pass draws from one narrow band of tissue, and even coverage depends on the surgeon laying the passes side by side accurately. With the ports spiralled, a single pass takes a little from three different depths and directions at once, so the tunnel is wider and less sharply defined. Adjacent passes overlap more readily and the transitions between them are softer.

That is why a spiral pattern is chosen where a visible tunnel line would be a problem: in the superficial layer, over the flanks and back, and in thin or previously operated tissue. It removes at a moderate rate rather than a fast one, and gives back a more forgiving result at the edges.

The distal tip is closed and rounded. It separates the plane by blunt dissection as the cannula advances, pushing vessels and nerves aside rather than dividing them, and the vacuum works through the three spiral ports rather than the end of the shaft.

Choose Your Fitting

All fittings below carry the same 3 spiral port shaft, the same closed blunt tip, and the same size grid. Pick the one that matches the syringe, vacuum line or handpiece already in your theater.

If you want the full range on one page, see the main 3 Spiral Port Liposuction Cannula product page.

Sizes in This Category

Clinical Applications

• Superficial liposuction where a visible tunnel line would show through the skin
• Flanks, back and outer thighs, where passes must blend across a wide area
• Thin and previously operated tissue with little margin for irregularity
• Arm, neck and submental work with the shorter, smaller-diameter sizes

How to Choose a Size

Diameter sets how much fat comes out per pass and length sets the reach. For body contouring of the abdomen, flanks, back and thighs, the 3.0mm to 4.0mm diameters in 25cm to 35cm are the usual working range, and this is where the spiral pattern earns its place because those are the areas where tunnel lines show. The 2.0mm to 2.5mm range in 15cm to 25cm covers arms, the neck and superficial work. The 1.0mm to 1.5mm diameters in 5cm to 12cm are for facial and submental contouring. Match the fitting to the syringe, vacuum line or handpiece already in your theater.

Material and Sterilization

The cannula is made from German stainless steel with a passivated surface that resists corrosion and pitting through repeated cleaning cycles. It is reusable and can be steam autoclaved at 134°C. Flush the lumen and all three ports with clean water immediately after use and dry fully before autoclaving. Because the ports sit at different points along the shaft, turn the cannula while flushing so water passes through each one, and check every opening under light before sterilization.

Why Buy Direct From the Manufacturer

Manufactured by Healermed Instruments, a surgical instruments manufacturer and exporter based in Sialkot, Pakistan. Factory-direct pricing removes the importer and distributor layer. Production runs under an ISO 13485 and FDA CGMP quality system, with ISO 9001 and CE Mark certification. OEM manufacturing and custom branding are available for distributor and brand-owner orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 3 spiral port liposuction cannula used for?

It is used to remove subcutaneous fat under vacuum during liposuction and body contouring. The three ports are stepped along the shaft and rotated, so a single pass draws from several depths and angles at once. Surgeons choose it where passes must blend into each other without leaving a visible tunnel line.

What is the difference between a spiral port and a Mercedes tip cannula?

On a Mercedes tip the three ports sit level with each other around the shaft; on a spiral port cannula they are stepped along the shaft and rotated, so each sits at a different point and angle. Mercedes clears faster from a narrow band; the spiral pattern draws from a wider, softer-edged band and blends between passes more easily.

Is this cannula autoclavable?

Yes. The instrument is fully reusable and can be steam autoclaved at 134°C. Flush the lumen and all three ports with clean water immediately after use, turning the cannula so water passes through each one, then dry completely before sterilization. Inspect every opening each cycle, since the pattern depends on all three drawing evenly.

What is the minimum order quantity for bulk orders?

The minimum order quantity is agreed per order rather than set at a fixed number. Send us the sizes, fittings and quantities you need through the wholesale request page and we will confirm the minimum for that specification. This lets a small distributor start with a trial order and a larger importer scale up on the same terms.

Which fitting should I order?

Order the fitting that matches your existing equipment, not the shaft. Luer lock for standard syringes and suction tubing, Toomey hub for 60cc syringes, a power handle for manual use with a dedicated handle, and a MicroAire PAL or Lumsail hub only if you own that handpiece. The cannula itself is identical across all of them.

Do you provide samples?

Yes. Samples are available on request and the buyer covers the shipping charges. Tell us the diameter, length and fitting you want to evaluate and we will confirm what can be sent. Testing a sample before a bulk order is the fastest way to check port edge finish and hub fit against your own equipment.

Can I order a custom size?

Yes. Custom diameters, working lengths and port configurations are available on request in addition to the standard size grid. Send your specification through the wholesale request page and our production team will confirm what can be produced. Custom branding is also available for distributor and OEM orders.