Ideal Application
- Acute Trauma Wounds
- Gunshot wound
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Blast Injuries
- Amputation
- Facial trauma
Emergency & Trauma
HemCon® Bandage PRO
Loss of blood, hemorrhaging, is a main cause of death, second only to trauma injuries. The hemostatic HemCon Bandage PRO provides a patient with the time needed to reach care or gain the critical time needed to clot. The HemCon Bandage PRO provides the medical professional a solution that is quick-acting, natural, localized and effective. In addition to providing hemostasis, HemCon dressings also offer an antibacterial barrier against a wide range of microorganisms including MRSA, VRE, A. baumannii (only single strains of most species have been studied).
Available Size & SKU:
- 4in x 4in (PN#1003)
Intended Use
U.S.:
The HemCon® Bandage PRO is intended for local management of bleeding wounds and to provide a barrier to bacterial penetration of the dressing in all patients and for the promotion of rapid control
(hemostasis) of bleeding in patients following hemodialysis and for those on anticoagulation therapy. The dressing is indicated for the following wounds: lacerations, abrasions, nose-bleeds, surgical debridement sites, skin surface puncture sites, vascular procedure sites and sites involving percutaneous catheters, tubes and pins.
Europe and O.U.S.:
The HemCon Bandage PRO is a hemostatic dressing for external, temporary control of severely bleeding wounds, intended for emergency use. The HemCon Bandage PRO also controls bleeding in patients following hemodialysis and is indicated for the control of bleeding fro the skin at percutaneous needle access, vascular access, and percutaneous catheter access sites.
Features & Benefits
| Features | Benefits |
Cost effective: |
Lower cost than other alternativesStandardizes the number of SKUs orderedRapid bleeding control can result in less need for cauterization |
Fast hemostasis: |
Stops bleeding from oozing to severe arterial in minutes 1-5Minimizes blood lossReduced blood loss can reduce the need for transfusions |
Dependable: |
Maintains structural integrity that won’t crack, crumble or shed in a woundCreates a strong clotProvides localized support of clotting |
Safe: |
Works independently of the clotting cascadeProvides antibacterial barrier against microorganisms, including MRSA, VRE and C. difficile; no known contra-indications |
Simple application: |
Reduces direct pressure protocol to free up staffIntuitive application requires limited trainingSimple removal with water within 48 hours |
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