1. What is HemaClear®?
HemaClear® is the first self-contained, sterile, exsanguinating tourniquet that creates a bloodless field in seconds. HemaClear® performs three functions: blood removal (exsanguination), arterial flow occlusion, and automatic application of the sterile stockinet. HemaClear® replaces traditional devices, completely eliminating the need for a tourniquet machine, tourniquet cuff, Esmarch bandage, webril and a stockinet. Perhaps most advantageous of all, from a logistics point of view, HemaClear® is self-contained and requires absolutely no connections or a power source.
2. How does HemaClear® work?
The surgeon simply places the ring on the fingers (or toes) of the patient and then pulls the handles proximally. The silicone ring rolls up the limb while the stockinet sleeve covers it, exerting enough pressure to squeeze all the blood out and then block it at the occlusion site. Once applied, HemaClear® becomes a sterile, single-use tourniquet that provides the surgeon with a much larger surgical field with greater visibility, enhancing both performance and outcome.
3. What are the advantages of using HemaClear®?
- Guaranteed sterility in a disposable, single use device
- Superior exsanguinations and consistent occlusion in one swift motion
- Easy to use, applied in seconds
- Enhances visibility of anatomical structures
- Requires no connections or an external power source
- Unique design maximizes the size and clarity of the sterile surgical field
- Delivers better pressure distribution, reducing the risk of nerve injury
- Cost-effective--saves valuable OR time and saves on OR materials
- May reduce the risks and costs associated with surgical site infections, blood loss and DVT/PE complications
4. How and when is HemaClear® most often used?
HemaClear® can be used in any type of extremity surgery where a bloodless field is required on a pediatric or adult patient. HemaClear® can also be used in a hospital environment, surgical center, doctor‚Äôs office, or even in the field under the most adverse conditions, as it was in the recent and devastating earthquake in Haiti. Click on HemaClear® for the World for more information. HemaClear® can be used in a wide variety of applications, including routine orthopedic surgery (trigger finger, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, TKR), trauma, limb deformity and free flap. Visit our Applications page for more information on these and many more surgeries.
5. How long can HemaClear® remain on the limb?
HemaClear® can remain on the limb for 120 minutes.
6. What do I do if the procedure runs longer than 2 hours?
If a procedure runs longer than 2 hours, the HemaClear® device is removed and after the reperfusion period, a new sterile unit is rolled into place.
7. How much pressure does HemaClear® exert?
The pressure is comparable to the traditional tourniquet system at around 250 mmHg for upper limb and 350 mmHg on lower limb. The exact pressure depends on the model used, the circumference at the occlusion location, and the distance from there to the tips of the fingers or toes and can be easily deduced from the pressure table in the product manual.
8. I want to try HemaClear® on my next case. Can you send me a sample?
Of course. Please feel free to contact us directly. In the United States, call 866-503-1470, or in Europe, call +972.4.824.2369. You can also Try HemaClear® For Free to receive your free sample.
9. Does OHK Medical Devices donate HemaClear® to orthopedic and medical mission trips?
Absolutely. It‚Äôs an honor and a privilege to give back to the global community by supporting medical missions around the world. OHK Medical Devices donates HemaClear® units routinely to surgeons and charity organizations around the world. Please tell us about your next mission. HemaClear® For The World
