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Devices to control prolific bleeding in surgery


> Introduction

Bleeding is one of the major problems associated with surgical procedures but also accidental vascular injuries (for both civilians and the military). Surgical hemostasis is based upon well-known, scientificially validated techniques, but in certain circumstances this hemostasis can prove to be difficult or nigh on impossible, most notably when bleeding arises in the following situations:
  • In areas which are difficult to access
  • In unclampable areas or areas that are difficult to clamp
  • In fragile areas
  • Where prolific bleeding prevents the surgeon from seeing the wound
  • In procedures where surgeons are not available
  • With video surgery
It is clear therefore that a new medical device that could be used in such difficult situations would be of significant value.


> The principles of the device

The device works by the use of a vacuum hemostatic suction cup at the source of bleeding. As seen in the drawings below the devices are made up of a depression chamber which connects to the surface tissue and a hemostatic chamber with compresses or encircles the area of bleeding in question.

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Although some devices are suited to a wide array of bleeds, different tissue types and the different situations in which bleeds occur sometimes mean that these devices have to be specifically adapted. In flexible tissue like fat or muscle, the device is less relevant. However, in more rigid tissues such as aorta, ventricules, the liver and the spleen, the presence of the hemostatic chamber is indispensable ragardless of whether it is full or empty and it can also potentially contain hemostatic products.


> Key Benefits

The technique allows :

• to resolve a number of situations concerning bleeding where traditional techniques are ineffective
• The surgeon to control bleeding, whilst still having the time to evaluate and prepare the necessary means for a permanent hemostasis.

The devices

  • are cheap to produce
  • do not require complicated equipment
  • are easy to use
  • can be used by non surgeons making them especially useful in case of emergency out of hospital or in military applications


> Target Markets

  • Operating theatres as well as triage and pre-operatory assesment areas
  • Organisations / Onstitutions found outside of hospitals
  • Military first aid/surgery

> Industrial partners who may be interested in this technology

Manufacturers or distributors of medical / surgical devices.

> Intellectual Property

Protected by patents number : N°FR2927249 + FR1055736

> Contact

Florence Alesandrini
Tel. +33 (0)4 76 00 78 35
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