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Pneumatic Tourniquet System, Manual Hand Pump, Adjustable Pressure
Pneumatic Tourniquet System, Manual Hand Pump, Adjustable Pressure
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Manual hand-pumped pneumatic tourniquet system for surgical limb occlusion, orthopaedic, vascular, hand, and general surgery requiring a temporary bloodless surgical field. Hand-pumped inflation mechanism allows the surgical team to inflate the cuff to controlled, sustained pressure for the duration of the procedure. Reliable, no external power or battery required, deployable in any operating room, ambulatory surgery center, or field surgical setting. $299 direct, versus $2,500-$8,500 for Zimmer ATS-500 / Stryker / VBM electronic tourniquet systems.
Applications
- Orthopaedic surgery: extremity procedures (TKA, ACL, foot and ankle, hand)
- Vascular surgery: limb bypass, distal AV fistula, varicose vein
- Hand surgery: carpal tunnel release, trigger finger, Dupuytren's
- Plastic surgery: hand and upper extremity reconstruction, digit replantation
- Sports medicine: knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy
- Trauma and emergency: limb injury management, field surgical control
- Field surgical settings: military, humanitarian and rural where electronic tourniquets unavailable
Comparison to Alternatives
| Feature | SciMed Manual Pneumatic ($299) | Digital Tourniquet Model 120 ($1,775) | Zimmer ATS-500 Electronic ($6,500-$8,500) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure control | Manual hand-pump and gauge | Microcontroller-automatic | Digital automatic w/ preset programs |
| Power required | None (mechanical) | Battery and AC | AC required |
| Pressure accuracy | ±5 mmHg | ±4 mmHg | ±2 mmHg |
| Field-deployable | Yes (no power) | Yes (battery) | No (AC only) |
| Best for | ASC, field, community hospital OR | Standard OR, hand surgery | Regulated hospital OR, GMP-critical |
Why Surgical Teams Use Pneumatic Tourniquets
- Bloodless surgical field: enables clear visualization for delicate dissection and instrumentation
- Controlled, sustained pressure: hand-pumped inflation with manual gauge control
- No external power required: reliable in any operating room, field, or humanitarian setting
- Single-team operation: surgeon or assistant manages pressure throughout case
- Cost-effective: 5-30× cheaper than electronic tourniquets for ASCs and community OR
Important Clinical Notes
Pneumatic tourniquets must be used by trained surgical personnel following hospital tourniquet safety protocols. Inflation pressure, duration of application, and patient-specific contraindications (peripheral vascular disease, sickle cell trait, DVT history) must be assessed by the operating surgeon per AAOS, ASRA and AORN tourniquet safety guidelines. Standard tourniquet time limits: 90-120 min for lower extremity, 60-90 min for upper extremity. Deflate every 90-120 min with 15-min reperfusion.
Best For
- Ambulatory surgery centers (cost-effective orthopaedic and hand surgery)
- Community and rural hospital ORs
- Military and expeditionary surgical units
- NGO surgical missions and field hospitals
- Veterinary orthopaedic surgery
- Sports medicine ASC and hand surgery centers
- International OR build-outs via DDP
Buying for an ASC, Hospital, or NGO?
- Volume pricing on 3+ orders, ASC, military and NGO fleet procurement
- Net-30 invoicing for verified accounts
- SAM.gov / VA / DoD compliant, military field surgical and VA orthopaedic
- Replacement cuffs ($50-90 by size), inflation bulb ($40), gauge ($60) stocked
- WHO-tender compatible for humanitarian surgical procurement
- International DDP shipping, global ortho and hand surgery capacity building
FAQ
Manual vs Digital tourniquet: when do I need which?
Manual ($299) for cost-conscious ASCs, community hospitals, NGO, military field surgical and veterinary. Digital electronic ($1,775-$8,500) for regulated hospital ORs where GMP and automated pressure logging is required. Both deliver equivalent clinical function; digital adds convenience and regulatory-friendly documentation.
How does this compare to Zimmer / Stryker / VBM electronic tourniquets?
Same clinical function, bloodless surgical field via cuff inflation. Zimmer, Stryker and VBM add microprocessor-controlled pressure regulation, preset inflation programs, integrated pressure logs for OR documentation. For orthopaedic and hand surgery ASCs without regulated documentation requirements, manual pneumatic is fully adequate at 5-30× cost savings.
What's the maximum safe tourniquet time?
AAOS and ASRA guidelines: lower extremity 90-120 min max, upper extremity 60-90 min max. Deflate every 90-120 min with 15-min reperfusion between inflations. Never exceed 2 hours total continuous tourniquet time without surgeon-directed deflation cycles.
User Manual (PDF)
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