HemaClear®
Sterile & Bloodless Surgical Field
The All-In-One, Sterile, Exsanguination Tourniquet. Improving Patient Safety. Saving Time and Clutter in the Operating Theater.
HemaClear® Tourniquet
Value
HemaClear overcomes the adverse effects and risks of pneumatic tourniquet: no skin damage or blisters, no nerve damage, less intra-operative and post-op pain, less DVT/PE, less Surgical Site Infection (SSI).
Excellent Exposure
Excellent exposure and very dry field. Broad space to work. Longer hamstring autograft for ACL reconstruction.
Predictable
Never slides down towards the incision; easy and quick to apply, never pressure loss and re-do drapes.
Streamlined Logistics
No clutter and shorter preparation time, less shelf space for models, replaces cuff, Esmarch, stockinet, padding material, pump, tubing extensions. Competitive cost.
Dry Surgical Field
95%
HemaClear® Exsanguinates 95% of the blood to provide a dry field and optimal visibility.
Sterile; Less Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
HemaClear® is always sterile. Its ring is cut at the end of surgery and can never be re-used. HemaClear does not require handling, cleaning or soaking at the end of surgery and does not expose the nurses or technicians to contamination risk.
Additional Patient Advantages
According to the manufacturer:
Reduced Blood Loss
Virtually no intra-operative blood loss, reduced need for transfusion
Less DVT/PE
Less post-op Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Shorter Tourniquet Time
Shorter Tourniquet Time
Significantly Less SSI
Significantly less SSI
Less Tissue Compression
Less tissue under compression (narrower band)
Less Tissue Ischemia
Less tissue under ischemia (can be placed distally)
Application
Select
HemaClear Model is selected by using the color-coded ruler supplied with each unit.
Place
Position on fingers/toes and pull handles to roll up the limb.
Remove
HemaClear® ring is cut by scalpel after inserting the Protective Card to protect the skin. Stockinet is cut by scissors.
Determine Pressure
Use the ruler to measure circumference and distance from fingers/toes. Use look-up table for pressure.
Release Temporarily
Insert and pull two Army-Navy retractors.
HemaClear Models, Uses and Ordering Information
| Model | Catalog # | Units/Case | Circumference of Limb cm | Max. BP mm Hg | Common Uses/ Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMALL Pink | PRH-028-PI-01A | 10 | 14-28 | 130 | Pediatric Ortho |
| MEDIUM Yellow | PRH-040-YE-01A | 10 | 24-40 | 190 | Adult Upper Arm |
| MEDIUM Red | PRH-040-RE-01A | 10 | 24-40 | 160 | Adult Upper Arm |
| MEDIUM Green | PRH-040-GR-01A | 10 | 24-40 | 130 | Pediatric Ortho |
| LARGE Brown | PRH-060-BR-01A | 10 | 30-55 | 190 | Adult upper thigh |
| LARGE Orange | PRH-060-OR-01A | 10 | 30-55 | 160 | Adult Ankle, Arm |
| LARGE Blue | PRH-060-BL-01A | 10 | 30-55 | 130 | Pediatric thigh |
| XLARGE B & W | PRH-090-BW-01A | 10 | 50-85 | 160 | TKA upper thigh |
| Model A - Ankle | PRH-032-MA-01A | 12 | 22-32 | 160 | Foot Surgery |
| Model F - Forearm | PRH-035-FA-01A | 25 | 14-35 | 160 | Hand Surgery |
Max BP - Maximal Blood Pressure (Systolic); B & W - Black and White; Ankle - for Ankle placement; Forearm - for Forearm placement. HemaClear is supplied in cases.
Size selection is by color-coded ruler supplied with each HemaClear® Unit.
Placement Diagram
Place where there is minimal muscle to avoid tourniquet pain:
Never place directly on elbow or knee.
See HemaClear in Action
Dr. Matthew Barber, sports medicine orthopedic surgeon (Mobile, Alabama)
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HemaClear® is a product of Oneg HaKarmel Ltd. Haifa, Israel
Copyright © 2021 Oneg HaKarmel, Ltd.
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