Balloon assembly for use in a hemostasis band
A balloon assembly ( 200 ) that can be attached to a band assembly ( 300 ) to form a hemostasis band ( 100 ) used to perform hemostasis on a puncture site ( 89 ) of a human being ( 90 ). The balloon assembly ( 200 ) can include a balloon ( 210 ) that provides for being inflated to apply pressure to the puncture site ( 89 ), one or more openings ( 220 ) that provides for the insertion of the band assembly ( 300 ), and an inlet ( 230 ) for inflating the balloon ( 210 ).
1. A hemostasis band, comprising:
a sheath;
a balloon positioned inside the sheath;
a band assembly, wherein the band assembly includes first and second segments connected by a hinge such that the first and second segments are movable relative to one another;
at least one opening in the sheath that is configured to receive the first segment of the band assembly;
an inlet that provides for the inflation of said balloon; and
a pad arranged on the second segment of the band assembly.
2. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening includes two openings, and the two openings are slots.
3. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , further comprising at least one member configured to shape a space of the at least one opening.
4. The hemostasis band of claim 3 , wherein the at least one member is integral to the sheath.
5. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , wherein the balloon and the sheath are at least substantially transparent.
6. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , wherein the sheath and the balloon include a window, and the window is at least substantially transparent.
7. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , wherein the band assembly is configured to secure the hemostasis band onto a wound site of a patient.
8. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , wherein the band assembly includes a fastener configured to secure the band assembly to a patient.
9. The hemostasis band of claim 8 , wherein the fastener includes a hook and loop fastener.
10. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , wherein the balloon is integral with the sheath.
11. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , wherein the inlet is integral with the sheath.
12. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , wherein the balloon and inlet are integral with the sheath.
13. The hemostasis band of claim 1 , wherein the at least one opening is configured to reversibly receive the first segment of the band assembly.