StableVac uses Restricted FlowTM
technology to create superior visualization and
protection against extravasation during arthroscopic
procedures
The Problem with Fluid Management
Standard suction tubing combined with wall suction creates extremely high outflow rates that may cause the joint to lose pressure and visualization. The combat this, surgeons partially occlude the suction tubing to slow the movement of fluid and maintain pressure in the joint.
If the surgeon does not slow the movement of fluid out of the joint, flow into the joint must be increased to obtain sufficient in joint pressure. To accomplish this, the surgeon may be required to hang the fluid bags from the ceiling, apply pressure to the bags, or use an infusion pump. These higher inflow rates will cause more fluid to pass through the joint increasing the risk of extravasation into the surrounding soft tissue.
What is Restricted Flow?
StableVac Restricted FlowTM tubing automatically reduces outflow rates to provide optimum clarity in the joint without occluding the suction tubing or compromising suction. By reducing this outflow level to a manageable rate the inflow level can remain constant and the need to pressurize the fluid bags or use an infusion pump is eliminated.
By allowing inflow to remain constant at the rate of gravity StableVac is able to reduce the amount of fluid used during a case. This results in instant cost savings and a noticeably dryer surgical environment. StableVac has shown to reduce fluid use by up to 70% during arthroscopic procedures*.
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*When compared with fluid use from infusion-only arthroscopy pumps
(1) Complications Associated with Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery, Weber et al (2002)
(2) Rhabdomyolysis Following Shoulder Arthroscopy, Lim et al (2006)
(3)Complications Associated with the Use of an Infusion Pump During Knee Arthroscopy, Bomberg et al (1992)
The Problem with Fluid Management
Standard suction tubing combined with wall suction creates extremely high outflow rates that may cause the joint to lose pressure and visualization. The combat this, surgeons partially occlude the suction tubing to slow the movement of fluid and maintain pressure in the joint.
If the surgeon does not slow the movement of fluid out of the joint, flow into the joint must be increased to obtain sufficient in joint pressure. To accomplish this, the surgeon may be required to hang the fluid bags from the ceiling, apply pressure to the bags, or use an infusion pump. These higher inflow rates will cause more fluid to pass through the joint increasing the risk of extravasation into the surrounding soft tissue.
What is Restricted Flow?
StableVac Restricted FlowTM tubing automatically reduces outflow rates to provide optimum clarity in the joint without occluding the suction tubing or compromising suction. By reducing this outflow level to a manageable rate the inflow level can remain constant and the need to pressurize the fluid bags or use an infusion pump is eliminated.
By allowing inflow to remain constant at the rate of gravity StableVac is able to reduce the amount of fluid used during a case. This results in instant cost savings and a noticeably dryer surgical environment. StableVac has shown to reduce fluid use by up to 70% during arthroscopic procedures*.
Click here to see how StableVac Restricted Flow technology works
*When compared with fluid use from infusion-only arthroscopy pumps
(1) Complications Associated with Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery, Weber et al (2002)
(2) Rhabdomyolysis Following Shoulder Arthroscopy, Lim et al (2006)
(3)Complications Associated with the Use of an Infusion Pump During Knee Arthroscopy, Bomberg et al (1992)
The Intelligent Gravity System for Arthroscopic Surgery
