Applications

 

 

 

Applications in Spine Procedures

Bleeding during spine procedures can increase the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAI), obscure the surgical field, and slow the surgeon’s progress.  The AQUAMANTYS® System provides solutions to manage bleeding both during the cut down and working in the epidural space. TRANSCOLLATION™ technology can contribute to improved surgical outcomes by minimizing blood loss during the surgical procedure. Patients undergoing PLIF procedures are susceptible to the negative effects of blood loss because of the additional associated blood loss incurred from working in the epidural space.

Surgical applications where the AQUAMANTYS System is often used include:

  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
  • Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusions (ALIF)
  • Scoliosis Surgery
  • Micro Discs

Whether it is treating areas actively bleeding during surgery, or treating areas likely to bleed after surgery, the AQUAMANTYS® System preserves the patient’s own hemoglobin levels, therefore reducing the risk of transfusion and the need for pre-donation. Less bleeding also reduces the need for a postoperative drain. In addition, bleeding can contribute to increased pain and swelling during recovery.

Patients treated with the AQUAMANTYS System may experience:

  • Less pain and swelling
  • Improved range of motion 
  • Reduced time in the hospital 
  • Reduced infections due to minimized blood transfusions

The AQUAMANTYS® System in Spine Procedures

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