A novel device provides a safe, quick and easy method for controlling post catheterization bleeding in radial access patients.

The RadAR EasyClik Wrist is a single-use device that provides circumferential vascular compression around the wrist to provide hemostasis following catheterization through the radial artery. An advantage of the device is that it still provides continued distal ulnar blood flow and venous return during radial artery compression, while allowing the user to apply compression just after the sheath is removed and simultaneously flushing the site.

The device is composed of a wrist strap that includes adjustment levers, a translucent compression pad, and a cushioning pad for patient comfort. Using the levers, the clinician can make one-handed gradual compression adjustments without unfastening the device, thus permitting patent blood flow through the artery. Subsequently, the clinician can gradually release pressure during hemostasis and simultaneously monitor patent blood flow through the radial artery. The RadAR EasyClik Wrist is a product of DeRoyal (Knoxville, TN, USA).

“In the US, angiography procedures performed through the femoral artery are the norm. In many countries outside the United States, such as Brazil, Canada, Japan, Australia, and much of Europe, these procedures are being done via radial artery access the overwhelming majority of the time,” said David Watermeier, senior director of international marketing at DeRoyal. “This is a fantastic product that is simple-to-use, very efficient in its performance, and will prove to be a cost savings for many cath labs in the markets we serve.”

Transradial catheterization access offers many clinical advantages over the more traditional transfemoral access, including fewer bleeding complications and earlier ambulation of the patient. As a result, the radial access approach has become increasingly popular over the last several years.

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