Hip Replacement Procedures

Reduce Bleeding During and After Hip Surgery1

The Aquamantys® System uses patented Transcollation® technology – a combination of RF (radiofrequency) energy and saline – to address the need for surgeons to achieve haemostasis and reduce blood loss during surgery. When used during total hip arthroplasty (THA), the Aquamantys System provides benefits for both surgeons and their patients – reducing transfusion rates by minimizing intra-operatve blood loss.1

Proper surgical technique is important to achieve optimal results with Transcollation technology.  Use of the Aquamantys System in hip replacement surgery provides the following clinical benefits:

  • Reduces transfusion rates by minimizing intra-operative blood loss*,1
  • May reduce the need for other blood management products during or after the procedure*,2
  • Reduces post-operative incidence of hematomas which may lead to a reduction of pain and swelling.**,3

In the Direct Anterior approach, the Aquamantys System is a surgical tool used to minimize soft tissue bleeding encountered during the procedure. *

Hip replacement procedures where Aquamantys devices are commonly utilized:

  • Total Hip Replacement/Revision
  • Hemiarthroplasty
  • Hip Resurfacing

Choice of hip replacement approaches vary by each surgeon. Regardless of the preference, Transcollation technology can address the following areas of the anatomy that may result in bleeding during surgery*:
 

Direct anterior approach4 

  • Superficial vessels in the deep subcuticular layer
  • Anterior circumflex vessels (ascending branch) encountered during the initial approach
  • Posterior circumflex vessels encountered during capsular release
  • Medial vessels of the obturator branches, which may bleed and retract
  • Obturator region - During periacetabular treatment before and after reaming

Anterolateral approach4

  • Superficial vessels in the deep subcuticular layer
  • Inferior abductor muscles prior to and after release
  • Periacetabular treatment prior to, during, and following femoral head removal

Posterolateral approach4

  • Superficial vessels in the deep subcuticular layer
  • Short external rotators, capsular, and posterior arterial perforators before and after the release
  • Periacetabular treatment prior to, during and following femoral head removal

* Performance has not been specifically established in all surgical approaches.
 ** Performance has not been specifically established with the Aquamantys System.

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