Contour Lower Leg Tourniquets for Foot and Ankle Surgery

Designed for use on tapered lower legs, for foot and ankle surgery Shape adjustable cuff Adjustable shape fits a wide range of lower leg shapes Superior fit and comfort Matching Limb Protection Sleeves help protect underlying skin and soft tissues For lower legs of cylindrical shape, see Small Adult Tourniquets Usage of Delfi Contour Lower Leg Tourniquets in supported by published surgical literature (see Recently Published Results) Download brochure

The Delfi Contour Lower Leg Tourniquet Cuff and Matching Limb Protection Sleeve System was developed to fit the wide range of adult lower leg shapes and tapers with a single cuff size.

The Delfi Contour Lower Leg Tourniquet Cuff can be positioned a safe distance proximal to the ankle, maximizing surgical access for foot and ankle.

The unique contour shape of this cuff allows enhanced fit in the tapered lower calf region of the typical adult patient. This enhanced fit (which is not possible with a standard tourniquet cuff) provides a clean, bloodless surgical field at lower pressures (typically 200 mmHg, or less using techniques described in the medical literature that are based on measuring the Limb Occlusion Pressure of individual patients; see Recently Published Results).

The Delfi Contour Lower Leg Tourniquet Cuff provides an alternative to a thigh cuff for ankle procedures, and an alternative to low-ankle cuff placement for foot procedures (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses' guidelines recommend that lower leg tourniquet cuffs be placed proximal to the ankle, and that as wide a cuff as possible should be used**).

For low-ankle applications, use our cylindrical Small Adult Tourniquet Cuff and matching limb protection sleeves for best fit and maximum surgical access in foot procedures.

Features

• Matching Limb Protection Sleeves - Delfi Limb Protection Sleeves matched to the Delfi Contour Lower Leg Tourniquet Cuff are designed to help protect the skin and soft tissue from pinching and bruising.
• Adjustable Swivel Straps - Swivel Strap design allows quick repositioning of straps for easy adjustment to variations in lower leg shape and taper.
• Easy Snap-On Hose Connectors - Hose connectors attach easily to cuff ports, snapping securely into place. Hoses can be quickly disconnected when lock is released.
• Leak-Resistant Ports - O-ring hose connectors reduce leaks and accidental disconnection.
• Thinner Cuff Design - Cuffs are thinner, lighter weight and more pliable than most tourniquet cuffs for easy cuff application to the limb and less obstruction at the surgical site.
• Exclusive Security Anchors - Security anchors, at specific intervals along cuff edges allow even cuff inflation and maintain a flat surface against skin to help prevent cuff migration.
• Extra-Wide Cuff Design - Because these cuffs are 1.5 in. (4 cm) wider than other tourniquet cuffs, they cover a greater tissue area. Less pressure is required to achieve hemostasis and the risk of nerve injury is substantially reduced. (The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses' guidelines recommend using as wide a cuff as possible.**)

Available in a dual-port configuration with positive locking connectors to be compatible with Zimmer A.T.S.® 3000 and A.T.S.® 2000 Automatic Tourniquet Systems*. Available in a single-port configuration with positive locking connectors to be compatible with Delfi PTS Portable Tourniquet System, Zimmer A.T.S.® 750 and A.T.S.® 1200 Automatic Tourniquet Systems*.

Delfi Contour Lower Leg Tourniquet Cuffs: U.S. Patent No. 5,741,295; 5,649,954; 5,578,055; 5,454,831; 5,312,431 and foreign patents.

* A.T.S. and Inflatomatic are Registered Trademarks of Zimmer, Inc.

** AORN Standards, Recommended Practices, and Guidelines, 2007, pp617-630.