Device Descriptions and Operating Principle:
The deep vein thrombosis prevention system is a pneumatic compression device that noninvasively helps reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis, a potentially life threatening condition.
The system consists of a device and a pair of soft compression garment(s) (sleeves) and the extension tubing set for the calf, calf-thigh, and foot. The device will alternatively inflate the two garments and mimic the natural walking pace in order to enhance circulation. The device-supplied compression provides a 60-second automatically timed cycle consisting of an approximately 12-second inflation period followed by a 48-second period of relaxation. A pressure of 40mmHg is used for the calf, calf-thigh, and foot treatments. This pressurization enhances venous flow and fibrinolytic activity in order to ultimately prevent early blood clotting.
Intended Use:
The system is a prescription device intended to be used preventatively to increase venous blood flow in patients at risk of deep vein thrombosis due to the associated risk factors for thrombus formation during: trauma,
critical care, general medicine, general surgery, as well as neurological, orthopedic, urologic, obstetric conditions and treatments.