[Design and application of distal radial artery hemostat]

Yongliang Li1,2, Weiya Wei1, Liping Qian1

  • 1Department of CCU, Shanghai Jiading District District Central Hospital, Shanghai 201800, China.

Insights

A novel distal radial artery hemostatic device improves patient comfort and reduces complications associated with transradial procedures. This invention offers effective hemostasis for distal radial artery puncture, enhancing interventional therapy safety.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Interventions
  • Medical Device Design
  • Vascular Access

Context:

  • The transradial approach is standard for coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
  • Increasing use reveals complications like radial artery occlusion, nerve injury, and spasm.
  • The distal radial artery approach offers benefits but lacks specialized hemostatic devices.

Purpose:

  • To address the limitations of existing hemostatic methods for distal radial artery access.
  • To design and invent a novel hemostatic device for distal radial artery puncture.
  • To improve safety, efficacy, and patient comfort during interventional procedures.

Summary:

  • A cardiovascular physician developed a distal radial artery hemostatic device, patented as ZL 2021 2 2097829.6.
  • The device features a glove with a silicone gasket to apply targeted compression at the puncture site.
  • It provides effective hemostasis with reduced pressure, minimizing complications and patient discomfort.

Impact:

  • Facilitates wider adoption of the distal radial artery approach for interventional therapy.
  • Reduces the incidence of radial artery occlusion and nerve injury.
  • Enhances patient comfort and procedural outcomes in cardiovascular interventions.