Adjustable ratcheting vascular compression device and method of use
US9433423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/1325
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A ratcheting adjustable vascular compression device assists in achieving partial or full occlusion of a blood vessel when applied to a patient's limb, during or following a medical procedure. During deployment, a compression pad on the device applies preferential compression to at least one portion of the circumference of the limb. Further, securement, adjustment and rapid release of the device are all enabled by an alternate ratcheting mechanism that enables gradual adjustments to be made to the tightness and thus to the compression applied without releasing the device, so as to permit patent blood flow through blood vessels in the limb during the compression period.
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