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Compression unit and a radial artery compression system

US9763670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15References

23Claims

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Assignee

ST. JUDE MEDICAL COORDINATION CENTER BVBA · BE

Inventors

Björn Atthoff · Uppsala, SE
Erik Hansson · Upplands Väsby, SE
Fredrik Preinitz · Uppsala, SE
Fredrik Mahlin · Uppsala, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 19, 2011
Grant date	Sep 19, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 6, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/22059
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a compression unit adapted to be arranged around a patient's forearm to provide pressure to a radial artery puncture site, wherein the compression unit comprises a unit attachment band provided with a frame, and a compression element in the shape of an inflatable bladder, the compression element is further adapted to be arranged within said frame, such that when the compression unit is arranged around a patient's forearm, the compression element provides pressure to the puncture wound when the compression element is inflated. The invention also relates to a radial artery compression system.

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