Bloodless, dry surgical fieldAvoids risks of incomplete exsanguinationImproved anatomical visibilityReduced incidence of post-op DVTReduced incidence of pulmonary embolismReduces blood loss, resulting in decreased need for blood transfusionSTERILITYReduced risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)Single-useNARROW CUFFIncreased visibilityIncreased accessibilityLess likelihood of side effects due to pressure on tissueEFFICIENCYReduced patient preparation time – 15 seconds vs. 12 minutesReduced OR clutterQuick & easy to applyNEO-T is a Sterile Surgical Tourniquet.It is an innovative all-in-one device that combines three important functions:A large sterile surgical fieldBlocking of arterial blood re-entryDeficiencies of Existing SolutionsMAXIMAL EXSANGUINATION IS NEEDED TO PREVENTPULMONARY & CEREBRAL EMBOLIZATION.Partial exsanguination is inherent in the traditionalEsmarch/PneumaticTourniquet method.RISKS OF INCOMPLETE EXSANGUINATION (<67%):Pulmonary Emboli (PE):Blood left behind results in clots andintravascular clotting and oftenoccurs during surgery where a tourniquet is used.When the tourniquet is deflated, blood clots migrateto the heart and lungs, leading to risk of braininfarcts, e.g. post TKA Cognitive Dysfunction.Near perfect exsanguination by NEO-T largely prevents embolization.Cerebral Emboli & Infarction:Small emboli block small arteries,reducing or preventing blood flowto brain regions, followed by small infarctions,resulting mostly in cognitive dysfunction.(*Thromboembolism Coincident with Tourniquet Deflation DuringTotal Knee Arthroplasty.Lancet. 1993 Apr 24;341(8852):1057-8)Post operative side effects: Risk of post-op DVT, skin injurytourniquet burn (20.7%),tourniquet pain (39.7%), and nerve damage.STERILITY ISSUES: Increased risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI).Non-Sterile Pneumatic Tourniquets are ContaminatedA Potential Cause of SSI.Sterile NEO-T is 100% safe.REDUCED ACCESSIBILITY – WIDE CUFF: Reduced access,especially in obese limb or pediatriccases and limited anatomical visibility during surgerySIDE EFFECTS DUE TO PRESSURE ON TISSUES:Traditional wide cuffs produce increased uniformpressure inside the limb vs. the NEO-T narrow cuff where axial and radialpressure gradients result in less force on inner tissue.INEFFICIENCIES: Increased preparation and setup timeless procedures, high cost derivative, and OR clutter.Time wasted: Traditional methods require12 minutes of patient setup timevs. 15 seconds with NEO-T applicationInefficiency and aggregate cost of multiple productsused during a procedure that employs the pneumatictourniquet vs. the single-use sterile NEO-T device.OR clutter and shelf space incurred by the pneumatictourniquet method is eliminated by NEO-TCharacteristics / Technical Specifications:Sterile, single-use surgical tourniquetNarrow cuff for increased visibility and accessibilityReduces risk of SSI, DVT, pulmonary embolismQuick application (15 seconds)All-in-one device: exsanguination, large sterile field, arterial blockReduces blood loss and need for transfusionMinimizes side effects due to pressure