How do the HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex work?
The HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex are fabricated from multiple thin layers of chitosan, a naturally occurring, biocompatible polysaccharide derived from the exoskeleton of artic shrimp. The HemCon® Bandage is thicker and comes in 4"x4", 2"x4", and 2"x2" sizes. ChitoFlex is a thin flexible 3"x28" ribbon. The chitosan in the dressings has a positive charge, and attracts red blood cells, which have a negative charge. The red blood cells create a seal over the wound as they are drawn into the dressing and stabilize the wound surface.

Are these dressings antibacterial?
The HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex both have claims as antibacterial barriers.

How are the HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex used?
Each dressing is applied directly to the bleeding source and then direct firm pressure is applied until bleeding stops. Please review the instructions for use for each dressing.

>>download HemCon® Bandage Instructions for Use (540k pdf)

>>download HemCon® Dental Dressing Instructions for Use (508k pdf)

Register for the HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex training video: http://hemcon.com/training_form.html. Select training and then fill out the registration form.

Are these dressings sterile and how are they supplied?
The HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex are sold sterile as single-use devices with one dressing per sterile foil pack. Shelf life is 2 years.

How are the HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex removed?
The dressings are removed using sterile saline rinses.

Are there any contraindications for its use?
There are no known contraindications for use of the HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex.

Is there a problem using this product on people with shrimp or shellfish allergies?
There have been no known allergic reactions as a result of using the HemCon® Bandage since distribution began in 2003 and there have been no adverse effects reported in over 250,000 bandages shipped. HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. has results from a shellfish allergy study conducted by its chitosan supplier which demonstrates that, out of 221 individuals with suspected hypersensitivity, including 8 individuals with known shellfish allergies, none demonstrated any dermal sensitivity when pricked with a chitosan test solution. However, since chitosan is extracted from the shells of shrimp and other shellfish, individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of products containing chitosan.

The HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex seem like very serious medical devices. Why should I purchase them?
The 4"x4" HemCon® Bandage is the exact same medical device used by the US Military. The HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex represent a new standard of care in controlling emergency bleeding events. They make an ideal addition to hospital, emergency room, paramedic, office, home, athletic and automobile emergency kits.

Where can I purchase the HemCon® Bandage and ChitoFlex?
For a complete listing of all HemCon® Medical Technologies, Inc. products visit our website at www.interventionalhp.com. These dressings are sold to or require the prescription of a physician or dentist. Place your order online at www.interventionalhp.com. Download our convenient order form and fax it or your purchase order directly to the Interventional Hemostasis Products FAX at 1-971-223-4732. All orders usually ship within 48 hours. If you have further questions please call 1-800-977-3373 or email sales@interventionalhp.com

What is the HemCon® Dental Dressing used for?
The HemCon® Dental Dressing is an oral wound dressing intended as a physical barrier for temporary protection of oral mucosal tissue and to provide pain relief. The dressing is designed for use by oral surgeons and general practitioners to aid in extractions and other oral surgical procedures.

How does the HemCon® Dental Dressing work?
The chitosan in the HemCon® Dental Dressing has a positive charge, and attracts red blood cells, which have a negative charge. The red blood cells create a seal over the wound as they are drawn into the dressing and stabilize the wound surface. Since the dressing works by interacting with red blood cells, will the dressing work on patients taking anticoagulants? During our clinical trial, 8 patients on anticoagulants (Aspirin and Coumadin) were treated with the HemCon Dressing. All dressings were effective.

What is the HemCon® Dental Dressing comprised of?
The HemCon® Dental Dressing is fabricated from multiple thin layers of chitosan, a naturally occurring, biocompatible polysaccharide derived from the exoskeleton of artic shrimp.

Is the HemCon® Dental dressing safe to put in the mouth?
Yes, the components that make up the dressing are all Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) per FDA guidelines.

Is there a problem using this product on people with shrimp or shellfish allergies?
The HemCon® Dental Dressing is made from the HemCon Bandage. There have been no known allergic reactions as a result of using the HemCon Bandage since distribution began in 2003 and there have been no adverse effects reported in over 250,000 bandages shipped. HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc. has results from a shellfish allergy study conducted by its chitosan supplier which demonstrates that, out of 221 individuals with suspected hypersensitivity, including 8 individuals with known shellfish allergies, none demonstrated any dermal sensitivity when pricked with a chitosan test solution. However, since chitosan is extracted from the shells of shrimp and other shellfish, individuals with known shellfish allergies should exercise caution in the use of products containing chitosan.

Does the HemCon® Dental Dressing control bleeding?
The HemCon® Dental Dressing does not have a claim for hemostasis. The source material from which the dressing is made, the HemCon Bandage, is marketed for treating severely bleeding wounds and has been used on the battlefield to help save lives since 2003.

How is the dressing removed?
The HemCon® Dental Dressing is designed to let the patient go home with the dressing in place. The dressing usually dissolves within 48 hours, but may take up to 7 days. At 7 days, the patient or physician should irrigate the wound to ensure removal of any residual material.

Are there any contraindications for its use?
There are no known contraindications for use of The HemCon® Dental Dressing. The warning and precautions on the HemCon Dental Dressing product labels read as follows: Never suture HemCon® Dental Dressing in place using primary closure. An open wound is required when using this device. Do not use if seal is broken and/or contents are wet. Use promptly after opening. Contains chitosan from shellfish. Single use only. Do not resterilize.

Where can I purchase the HemCon® Dental Dressing?
Please contact sales@interventionalhp.com or fax your purchase order to 1-971-223-4732.

Is the F.A.V.C. a tourniquet?
No. The F.A.V.C. does go around the leg, but provides direct pressure on femoral access points.

How long do you leave the F.A.V.C. in place?
Check with your facility's treatment protocols for specific treatment guidelines. Typically the F.A.V.C. is left in place for less than fifteen to thirty minutes but times vary depending on patient clotting status. The pedal pulse must be regularly checked to assure normal perfusion distal to the F.A.V.C. at all times.

How long and how many F.A.V.C. have been used?
The F.A.V.C. has been in use for since 1991. During that time hundreds of thousands of procedures have been successfully performed.

How secure is the F.A.V.C. after it is placed on the patient's groin?
Placing the F.A.V.C. base directly under the patients hips and not under the mattress provides limited mobility for the patient.

Does the F.A.V.C. hurt the patient?
For the most part, the F.A.V.C. is comfortable for the patient but obese patients may require higher clamping pressures. Placement of the aluminum base directly under the hip also allows for restricted movement of the patient during clamping procedures.

Does the F.A.V.C. work with hospital beds that automatically inflate?
F.A.V.C. AT20 clamps have traditionally been placed with their aluminum base beneath the mattress on hospital beds but that is not required. The aluminum base can be directly placed under the patients hips during use and this placement technique is required for beds that automatically inflate and deflate in order to hold constant pressure on femoral access sites. Placement of the aluminum base directly under the hip also allows for restricted movement of the patient during clamping procedures.

What is the best way to order F.A.V.C.?
Fax your order to F.A.V.C. at 1-971-223-4732 or place your order online at www.interventionalhp.com/order_online.php. Most orders are shipped within 24 hours of receipt and you will receive a fax or email confirmation of your order shipment.
Please order F.A.V.C. in multiples of the following quantities:

What is the best way to contact F.A.V.C. for technical questions and order processing?
For questions, please call 1-800-977-3373 You may also contact by email at sales@interventionalhp.com. Interventional Hemostasis Products, Inc. is on Pacific Standard Time so please allow us some time to respond to early morning questions from the EST and CST time zones.