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“There remains a potential risk of viral transmission from tourniquets to patients 
across areas of broken skin such as venous access and monitoring sites, open wounds, 
eczema, cuts and abrasions.”
“Since it is impossible to disinfect reusable tourniquets, we recommend the use of 
disposable tourniquets.”

Golder M et al – The Lancet Vol 355 (2000) 44
Pinto A N et al – Med J Aust (2011) 195 5 276-279
Mehmood Z et al – Int J Prev Med Sep 2014 5 9 1119-1124

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The need for Single Patient Use Tourniquets

Evidence suggests a high proportion of reusable tourniquets are contaminated with blood and bacterial pathogens and these are used in the most common invasive procedures in a hospital; venous-blood sampling and intravenous cannulation.

“There remains a potential risk of viral transmission from tourniquets to patients 
across areas of broken skin such as venous access and monitoring sites, open wounds, 
eczema, cuts and abrasions.”
“Since it is impossible to disinfect reusable tourniquets, we recommend the use of 
disposable tourniquets.”

Golder M et al – The Lancet Vol 355 (2000) 44
Pinto A N et al – Med J Aust (2011) 195 5 276-279
Mehmood Z et al – Int J Prev Med Sep 2014 5 9 1119-1124

• Single patient use reduces the risk of cross contamination
• Easy to use design ensures faster set up and application
• One handed release for controlled or quick release
• Easy to grip tightening tab
• Wide band improved patient comfort, maintaining skin integrity
• Flexible fit with Thumb Tab for easy strap adjustment
• Multiple options Adult, Bariatric and Paediatric to suit any patient
• Single patient use only
• Non sterile

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