Hemo-Force Sequential Compression Therapy DVT Pump

Medline Hemo-Force SQ is a DVT Pump used for sequential compression therapy. It utilizes segmented garment sleeves with a pneumatic sequential compression therapy to mimic walking to minimize the risk of deep venous thrombosis. Sequential compression creates a wave of compression, beginning at the bottom or distal end of the garment and ending at the top or proximal end. This process helps blood to circulate and to move up from the lower limbs to the torso. Sequential compression therapy prescribed by a doctor helps patients at risk of life-threatening blot clots. Sequential therapy may begin pre- or post-surgery, or both.

 

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The major advantage of this compression therapy system is sequential therapy. Intermittent therapy only offers uniform pressure that undergoes inflation and deflation cycles in a single chamber or non-segmented leg garment. Sequential compression offers cyclical uniform pressure but through segmented garments with multiple air chambers. The air chambers begin filling from the distal end of the leg garment. When the most distal chamber fills with the prescribed amount of pressure, the next chamber going up the leg then begins to fill with pressure. This procedure continues up to the proximal end of the leg until all chambers fill and are held at pressure for several seconds and then deflated. This cyclical compression in succession up the leg provides a "milking" type of therapy to force blood to circulate back up the leg towards the torso to prevent blood from pooling in the lower extremeties. This advanced therapy modality offers many patients better outcomes. The graphic below displays a comparison between the two compression therapies.

 

Intermittent vs. Sequential Compression Therapies

 

Hemo-Force sequential pump is available as a new and improved 2nd generation pump. This DVT compression pump works with 3-bladder sleeves (available separately) to create a wave of compression for the foot, calf, or thigh. Both are suitable for DVT prevention in acute care environments, including pre-, intra-, and post-surgery phases. Both offer mono-therapy or, when combined with anticoagulation therapy, provides a mixture of treatments to stave the onset of deep vein thrombosis.

 

  Product Anatomy

Hemo-Force Sequential DVT Pump has some exceptional features for your consideration. The design is 25% smaller than the 1st generation model, making it more portable and easier to handle. It comes with an integrated handle to make it easy to carry from room-to-room. This model can accommodate a combination of garments—one foot and one calf sleeve; two foot sleeves; one calf sleeve and one thigh sleeve; etc. These multiple combinations make therapy simpler to administer. This pump also auto detects the number of garments and the type of sleeve attached to the pump, thereby requiring no programming by the user or caregiver.

These DVT Pumps utilize a pneumatic sequential pattern of compression therapy to mimic walking to minimize the risk of deep venous thrombosis. This therapy has been clinically proven to help prevent DVT. This device requires as prescription from a licensed physician.

 

 

This Hemo-Force Deep Vein Thrombosis Pump offers single or dual limb therapy based on the patient's needs. Choose from two lengths of Anti-Kink Tubing to connect to the pump and sleeve. The Hemo-Force Sequential is compatible with its Triple-Bladder Sleeves for the foot, calf, and thigh sleeves. The wave-like compression is due to the three bladders that inflate within a sequence of 12 seconds, four seconds per bladder. Make sure to purchase the correct sleeve size for your leg and foot size. The garment should fit snugly, but not tight. The sizes refer to circumference measurement around the limb. For added convenience in a hospital or clinic setting, Medline provides sleeve options with a color-coded trim for ease of selecting the size needed.

 

 

Hemo-Force DVT Pumps Comparison Chart

 

 

Setting up the Hemo-Force Sequential DVT Pump (Medline MDS600SQ) is easy. The tubing connects to the sleeves and the pump outlet. White snap-lock connectors on the tubing ends make a click sound to ensure a secure and quick link between sleeves, air tubing, and pump. The pump has timer settings. It will give audible alarms to notify a caregiver if the compression pressure dips. The unit comes with a troubleshooting guide for quick reference.

Patients should wear Anti-Embolism Stockings when not undergoing pneumatic compression therapy to continue to support blood circulation in the legs. Medline offers a variety of sleeve length options.

 

Features and Benefits

• Simple to Use
• Quick Snap Lock Connectors
• Sleeves are Comfortable, Made with Soft, Breathable Nylon
• Gradient Compression
• Color-Codes Sleeve Options
• Single or Dual Limb Therapy
• Timed Therapy
• Alarm if Pressure Dips

Product Specifications

• Pump Model Number: MDS600SQ
• Pump Dimensions: 12.6 L x 4.3 W
• Pressure Range: 40-120 mmHg
• Pump Weight: 5 lbs.
• Construction Material: ABS Plastic
• Compatible Sleeves: Three-Bladder Calf, Foot and Thigh
• Calf and Sleeve Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
• Foot Sleeve Sizes: Medium, Large
• Sleeve Inflation Time: 12 Seconds, 4 Seconds Per Bladder
• Application: DVT Therapy for Pre-, Intra- and Post-Surgery
• Latex-Free: Yes
• Power Cord: Class I, Double Insulated 3-Prong, 15-Foot
• Sleeve Material: Nylon with Tricot Lining
• HCPCS Code: E0676
• Manfufacturer: Medline

 

Hemo-Force Sequential Pump with Sleeves

 

Product Precautions

• Secure all tubing connections and lock into position.
• Remove garment sleeves if the patient experiences leg pain, tingling, or numbness at the limb.
• Evaluate an at-risk patient when therapy discontinues for more than 30 minutes.
• Do not apply or remove inflated garment sleeves. Deflate before wrapping or removing.

 

Indications

This compression pump is for use to reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis and to minimize the risk of a pulmonary embolism due to the presence of thrombosis formation.

 

Contraindications

• Pulmonary Edema
• Severe Congestive Heart Failure
• Deformity of the Limb or A Condition Where Placement of Garment May Harm the Patient
• Phlebitis
• Known or Suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Skin or Wound Conditions Where Sleeve Comes Into Contact with a Wound
• Any Infected Wounds, Gangrene, Dermatitis, of Recent Skin Grafts
• Severe Arteriosclerosis/Ischemic Vascular Disease

 

 

Instructions for Use

1. Verify the pump switch is in the off position and then plug it into an electrical outlet.
2. Compatible sleeves: three-bladder calf, foot and thigh.
3. Unfold garment sleeve and position the panel according to the type of garment. The sleeve panel indicates "This Section Behind the Calf/Thigh" with the tubing connector placed downward.
4. Wrap the limb snugly and secure with the tabs.
5. Repeat for dual therapy.
6. Connect the tubing to the sleeve locating the large white connector on the tubing and placing the male connector side to the sleeve's female connector. A click sound will indicate a proper connection.
7. Then connect the other male connector side of the air tubing to the female connector found on the pump.
8. Set the pressure setting to 40 mmHg or as specified by your physician.
9. Press the on/switch to turn on the pump.

 

Product Videos

 

DVT Pump Instructions Video (6:10 minutes)

 

Sequential Compression for DVT Prevention with HemoForce II Sequential Pump Video (6:20 minutes)