Introduction; Intended Clinical Use - HPM Tourniquet 800-20 Manual

IFU EN T800, Rev 09/2016-07-07, art.no. 8004007

1 Introduction

Hpm™ Tourniquet 800-20 and 800-40 contains a micro-processor which monitors the
tourniquet to act as a single cuff or as a double cuff in IVRA mode. The tourniquet is not
dependent on external air pressure and works independently with a built-in pump, battery, a
computer controlled system which is monitored via the touch screen. Power cord, hose/hoses
and user instructions are included with the tourniquet.
Versions/models:
All models require AC power to start up.
800-20 tourniquet to be used with single cuffs. If the AC power is disconnected, the unit will
alert the operator of this but can still be used in normal state until low battery status is shown.
800-40 tourniquet to be used with a single cuff on one side of the unit or with a double cuff for
IVRA. If the AC power is disconnected, the unit will alert the operator of this but can still be
used in normal state until low battery status is shown.
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Intended clinical use

The device is intended to be used as an electronic tourniquet instrument to control venous and
arterial blood circulation to an extremity for a period of time, as for operations in a bloodless
field. The pressure is applied circumferentially upon the skin and underlying tissues of an
extremity; this pressure is transferred to the walls of vessels, causing them to become temporarily
occluded. It is generally used as a tool for a medical professional in applications such as
cannulation or to stem the flow of traumatic bleeding. The device is intended for routine clinical
use and should only be used by medical professionals trained in the operation of the device. If
the instrument is not used correctly during operation it might cause severe harm or death.
The operators are required to supervise the instrument during use.
Contraindications for use
Contraindications for use of the device are conditions reported, including but not limited to
extremity infection, open fracture, tumor distal to the tourniquet, sickle cell anemia, impaired
circulation, previous revascularization of the extremity, extremities with dialysis access, venous
thromboembolism, increased intracranial pressure and acidosis.
We recommend that you always use Hpm™ cuffs with Tourniquet 800-40 and 800-20.
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