Titanium thumbtacks for control of presacral hemorrhage
“Overwhelming, life-threatening sacral bleeding is nearly always stopped with the use of sterile thumbtacks.”1
“Sterile titanium thumbtacks should be available in all operating rooms where rectal surgery is performed.”4
Presacral bleeding during pelvic surgery can be difficult to control by conventional methods and may result in massive hemorrhage and death. The HEMORRHAGE OCCLUDER PIN is a simple, well documented solution to this problem.
Designed to control severe sacral bleeding during pelvic surgery
To be used when clamping, suturing and cauterization are ineffective
Easily and effectively used when time is critical
10 mm diameter head
Serrated 7 mm shaft to prevent withdrawal and migration
Made of medical grade titanium
Available with or without APPLICATOR
Hemorrhage Occluder Pin for control of presacral bleeding video animation
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