A reliable back-up device for detecting venous needle dislodgement during haemodialysis, providing an extra layer of safety for patients and healthcare providers.
The HEMOdialert is designed to provide reliable protection against blood loss during dialysis, giving peace of mind to patients and healthcare providers.
A back-up device that detects venous needle dislodgement during haemodialysis, triggering in contact with conductive fluids including blood.
The HEMOdialert™ alarm will detect a blood leak from the fistula site of less than 1mL in 1 to 2 seconds or less. It can also detect other body fluids such as perspiration.
The HEMOsensor™ is a unique, patented, injection moulded, plastic, reusable sensor. It is placed over the fistula site and taped in place. It is impervious to blood and other fluids and so can be reused after cleaning with alcohol or any proprietary antibacterial/antiviral cleaner (avoid bleach, this will damage the special plastic).
The HEMOdialert™ alarm responds to small amounts of blood on the HEMOsensor™, by emitting a loud alarm at approximately 3.3 kHz, a frequency that has been established as one to which the human ear is especially sensitive.
For additional safety, when the HEMOsensor™ is plugged into the alarm for use, the alarm beeps to indicate that the battery level is sufficient to power the circuit. If during use the battery power reduces below a predetermined level (this has been established with a high degree of safety with regard to battery power required to operate the alarm), then the alarm will beep at 10 second intervals to warn of the need to replace the batteries.
While the HEMOsensor™ is reusable, over time (e.g., after 6-9 months), the flexing of the wires may require it to be replaced. For this reason a spare sensor is supplied with the package.
The HEMOdialert™ has been tested for performance. In a clinical environment it meets electrical, mechanical and ergonomic safety requirements for the user, and conforms with electromagnetic compatibility. It is also designed for ease of use.
Full instructions come with the HEMOdialert™.
Each HEMOdialert™ packet contains:
Email:
info@hemodialert.comAustralia - Logikal Health Products:
024970533UK - LINC Medical Systems:
01572 717515New Zealand - Anzacare Limited:
0800-374-753International - Anzacare Limited:
0064-4-212-5245Europe: CE Mark
The HEMOdialert has been designed to meet the following standards:
Occasionally during haemodialysis the needle connecting the blood line from the dialysis machine may become disconnected from the fistula site. For example, this can happen if a patient who suffers from restlessness, dementia or mental illness deliberately or accidentally removes it from the vascular access.
This can result in blood loss from the patient. While the dialysis machine itself may detect a line disconnect due to a pressure drop and trigger an alarm, these alarms are not always reliable. And, if the clinical staff are also unaware that a line disconnect has occurred then a back-up alert for a possible blood leak at the fistula site may be appropriate.
Venous needle dislodgement (VND) occurs when the needle connecting the blood line from the dialysis machine becomes disconnected from the fistula site during haemodialysis, which can lead to significant blood loss.
HEMOdialert™ provides a reliable back-up system that detects blood leaks at the fistula site in 1-2 seconds, emitting a loud alarm at approximately 3.3 kHz to alert healthcare providers to take immediate action.
Contact us today to learn more about HEMOdialert™ and how it can provide an additional layer of safety during haemodialysis treatments.
