Compression Works’ Tourniquet Gains Clearance for Abdomen and Pelvis

The FDA has granted additional 510(k) clearances to Compression Works’ Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet-Stabilized (AAJT-S) device to address bleeding in the abdomen and to stabilize pelvic fractures.

Pelvic fractures from accidents have the potential to rupture underlying blood vessels and the AAJT-S device can be used to stabilize the pelvis for safe transport.

If there is suspected pelvic bleeding, the device “can also be used to stop the blood flow to the damaged area,” the company said.

The device is also cleared for other areas of the anatomy that cannot be compressed with a standard tourniquet such as the armpit and groin.