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V+Pad™ Hemostasis Pads

Device-Type

Assisted Compression Devices

Targated Speciality

Interventional radiology

Manufacturer

Argon Medical Devices

The V+Pad™ Hemostasis Pad is a topical, hydrophilic wound dressing intended for use in the local management of bleeding wounds, such as vascular access sites and percutaneous catheters or tubes. V+Pad™ promotes coagulation at access sites.



Features and Benefits

  • Controls bleeding at central venous and arterial catheter sites. May be cut for easy placement around vascular access catheters
  • Double-stitched, woven gauze composition
  • D-glucosamine enriched gauze fibers to promote clotting
  • Procedure reminder stickers included for removal within 24 hours

Safety informations

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

No known contraindications.


WARNINGS:

USE ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN COMPLICATIONS. DISCARD AFTER USE.


PRECAUTIONS: Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use open or damaged packages. Do not autoclave or resterilize. Do not expose to organic solvents.


INSTRUCTIONS:

For Arterial Access

1. Place V+Pad® over vascular access site.

2. Palpate arterial pulse proximal to vascular access site.

3. Using standard manual digital compression techniques remove the sheath allowing blood from sheath to be deposited on V+Pad® .

4. With V+Pad® in place, hold continuous compression per hospital protocol until hemostasis has occurred.

5. Once hemostasis has been confirmed, place a dry adhesive dressing over V+Pad® .

6. Within 24 hours, moisten V+Pad® with water and gently peel off.

For Venous Access

1. Place V+Pad® over puncture site.

2. Remove sheath, allowing blood to become deposited on V+Pad® , while holding firm pressure distal to puncture site.

3. With V+Pad® in place, hold continuous compression per hospital protocol until hemostasis has occurred.

4. Once hemostasis has been confirmed, place a dry adhesive dressing over V+Pad® .

5. Within 24 hours, moisten V+Pad® with water and gently peel off.



Potential adverse events

COMPLICATIONS: Possible complications include, but are not limited to, bleeding, hematoma, pseudoaneurism, rash and swelling. There is no expressed or implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose for the V+Pad® . Under no circumstances shall Argon Medical Devices be liable for any direct, incidental or consequential damages other than as expressly provided by specific law. Descriptions or specifications are meant to generally describe the V+Pad® and related procedures, and do not constitute any expressed warranties or practice.

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