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Stryker Blockaid

PainPump 2 BlockAid

The Stryker PainPump 2 BlockAid is a programmable, portable, single use and disposable pain management device that continuously flows local anesthetic and narcotics in close proximity to nerves associated with the surgical area for postoperative regional anesthesia. This mode of pain management has been clinically proven to significantly reduce pain and length of stay in orthopaedic surgery. (1,2,3)

Features & Benefits

The Stryker PainPump 2 BlockAid has been designed with the Anesthesiologist in mind. It is a reprogramable device for optimal managment of continuous peripheral nerve blocks. Key advantages include:
  • Pain Relief – Patients experience improved pain relief. Their satisfaction level with the surgery increases as a result.
  • Consistent Medication Delivery – Mechanically driven pump ensures a consistent and accurate infusion of medication.
  • Convenient for Patient and Staff – Simple to set-up with two-button surgeon controlled programming, easy to understand, and comfortable to wear.
  • Digital Screen – displays settings and medication delivered on a digital screen
  • Reprogrammable – Offers the ability to reprogram flow rate and bolus options with lock-out times using a security code to ensure patient safety
  • Refillable – contains a 400mL fluid reservoir with a refill port that can be used up to 1000mL
  • Non-narcotic – Delivers a customized non-narcotic pain relief solution through local anesthetic for post-operative pain management
  • Fewer Side Effects – Local anesthetics do not induce the negative side effects often associated with narcotics
  • Freedom to Move – Device does not restrict patient mobility during post-operative activity and rehabilitation
  • Advanced Fluid-Sensing System – Contains silent visual warnings including a tube blockage sensor warning
  • Reimbursement – Ongoing reimbursement consulting is offered through Stryker Instruments.

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References

1. Chelly, JE et. Al.; Journal of Arthroplasty 2001, Vol.16(4); Continuous Femoral Blocks Improve Recovery and Outcome of Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty

2. Ilfeld, B et. Al.; Ambulatory Anesthesia 2006; 102: 87-90; Total Knee Arthroplasty as an Overnight-stay Procedure Using Continuous Femoral Nerve Blocks at Home: a Prospective Feasibility Study

3. Capdevila, X et.Al.; Anesthesioloty 1999; 91:8-15; Effects of Perioperative Analgesic Technique on the Surgical Outcome and Duration of Rehabilitation after Major Knee Surgery