The deep vein thrombosis prevention system is a non-invasive pneumatic compression device that helps reduce the incidence of deep vein thrombosis, a potentially life-threatening condition where a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside the body. The system consists of a pump that inflates the soft compression garments wrapped around the calf or calf-thigh, during an automatically timed cycle. The application of external pneumatic compression has two effects: Augments venous blood flow velocity, thereby reducing stasis and Enhances fibrinolytic activity to reduce the risk of early clot formation.
Product Description
Elira: Pneumatic Compression Device for Patients
Deep vein thrombosis often forms quietly in the calf muscles of immobile patients, and it can lead to a life-threatening pulmonary embolism if a clot breaks loose. A 2005 meta-analysis of 15 trials found intermittent pneumatic compression cut DVT risk by 60% compared with no prophylaxis. The Elira brings that mechanism, an inflatable garment that compresses the calf or thigh in timed cycles, to surgical, immobile, and home care patients.
What Is the Elira DVT Prevention Device?
The Elira is a DVT prevention device, a non-invasive pneumatic compression device that inflates soft garments around the calf or calf-thigh in automatically timed cycles. It works by increasing venous blood flow velocity and supporting the body’s natural clot-dissolving activity.
We built the Elira for patients who spend long stretches without moving, whether recovering from surgery, managing an illness, or living with limited mobility at home. The device runs the compression cycle on its own, so patients don’t have to depend on manual reminders to keep blood moving.
How Does the Elira Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Elira runs three modes, single limb, sequential compression, and recovery, adjusting pressure and timing to match the patient’s needs and cuff type.
Compression Modes
Single limb mode supports patients with one leg or an amputation; sequential compression moves pressure up the muscles to push blood toward the heart one leg by one, and recovery mode adjusts for patients easing back into activity.
Pressure Range and Cycle Timing
The Elira operates across a 35 to 56 mmHg pressure range, with a suggested therapeutic pressure of 40 mmHg. Cycle time, hold time, and relaxation time are all adjustable, with defaults of 55, 15, and 30 seconds.
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Features
We built Elira to reduce the setup work behind consistent DVT prevention.
- Automatic cuff detection and adjustable cycle time based on cuff type
- Single cuff inflation mode for patients with an amputated limb
- Patient setting storage with easy reset between uses
- 4-digit display with cycle counter and auto turn-off during relaxation
- Comfortable, single-use compression garments with quick-release connectors
Technical Specification
| Modes | Single limb, sequential compression, recovery |
| Pressure range | 35-56 mmHg |
| Therapeutic pressure (suggested) | 40 mmHg |
| Cycle time | Adjustable, 55s default |
| Sequential compression cycle | Adjustable, 100s default |
| Inflation hold time | Adjustable, 15s default |
| Relaxation hold time | Adjustable, 30s default |
| Display | 7-segment 4-digit display (pressure/cycles) |
| Product category | Home Care |
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What is a DVT prevention device used for?
A DVT prevention device helps stop blood clots from forming in the deep veins of the legs, typically in patients who can’t move around much after surgery or illness. The Elira uses pneumatic compression, inflating garments around the calf or thigh in timed cycles to keep blood moving.
How effective is pneumatic compression at preventing DVT?
A 2005 meta-analysis of 15 randomized trials found intermittent pneumatic compression reduced DVT risk by 60% compared with no prophylaxis, across orthopedic, general surgical, and other patient groups. Elira uses the same compression mechanism in an automated, timed cycle.
What compression modes does Elira offer?
Elira runs single limb, sequential compression, and recovery modes. Single limb mode suits patients with one leg or an amputation, sequential compression pushes blood up the leg one by one, and recovery mode adjusts for patients returning to activity.
Can Elira be used at home?
Yes, the Elira is categorized as a home care device, so it fits both hospital settings and home use for patients managing limited mobility. Its automated cycles and patient setting storage reduce the setup work needed between uses.
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