The Spacemaker™ Dissection Balloons use a distention balloon (either oval or round) to separate tissue planes, forming a discrete cavity for inguinal hernia repair.
Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| The Extra View™ Balloon uses a distention balloon (either round or oval shaped) to separate tissue planes, forming a discrete cavity. | The use of a balloon may reduce the amount of time required to create the operative space. It may also reduce bleeding by applying pressure to the vessels during dissection. |
| The PDB™ System uses a distention balloon (either round or kidney shaped) to separate tissue planes, forming a discrete cavity. | The use of a balloon may reduce the amount of time required to create the operative space. It may also reduce bleeding by applying pressure to the vessels during dissection. |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How many pumps does it take to inflate the OMS-XB1 Spacemaker™ Extra View - Round? | The maximum number of pumps for the XB1 product is between 30-40 pumps. However, the actual number of pumps required to dissect the space will vary from patient to patient. |
| How many pumps does it take to inflate the OMS-XB2 Spacemaker™ Extra View - Oval? | The maximum number of pumps for the XB2 product is between 30-40 pumps. However, the actual number of pumps required to dissect the space will vary from patient to patient. |
| How many pumps does it take to inflate the OMSPDBS2 Spacemaker™ Prep Distballoon? | The maximum number of pumps for the PDBS2 product is 50 pumps. However, the actual number of pumps required to dissect the space will vary from patient to patient. |
| How many pumps does it take to inflate the OMSPDB1000 Spacemaker™ Prep Dist balloon? | The maximum number of pumps for the PDB1000 is 30-40 pumps. However, the actual number of pumps required to dissect the space will vary from patient to patient. |
| What is used to inflate the balloon? | The balloon is designed to be inflated with air. |
| What is the volume of the Extra View™ Balloons? | The volume of the balloon varies from approximately 800 to 1100cc depending upon the product. However, the balloon is not designed to be inflated to a particular volume. |
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