Comprised of both durable and inexpensive disposable elements, the CompressAR® System decreases blood contact and increases technician and nurse productivity. In addition, the CompressAR helps avoid muscle strain and disabilities caused by repeated use of the muscles required for manual compression. Because of its consistent application of compression, the CompressAR also increases patient comfort and avoids complications during the hemostasis period, providing outcomes as good or better than manual compression.

The CompressAR was the first mechanical compression device ever to replace manual compression for post-catheterization femoral hemostasis. It remains the world leader in mechanical compression, having been successfully used for over 25 years on millions of patients worldwide in radiology labs, cardiac cath labs and intensive care nursing units.

Dr. Semler's continuing work as a cardiologist with extensive cardiac cath lab experience helped identify further product enhancement opportunities which resulted in numerous product enhancements, many of which are still in use today:

• NEW StrongArm™ SuperComfort™ System -- Comprising the StrongArm and the SuperComfort sterile Disc, the new CompressAR StrongArm SuperComfort System provides secure femoral compression and more stable Disc positioning during hemostasis.
  
  
• SuperComfort™ Discs -- Working exclusively with the StrongArm SuperComfort System, the SuperComfort Discs include an elastomeric "sure-grip" surface, to help avoid distal compression point slippage, and a robust connector to help retain the Discs in place and ensure safe, stable femoral compression.
  
  
• StrongArm™ System -- Comprising the StrongArm and the 3-Finger Jack™ sterile Disc, the CompressAR StrongArm System provides secure femoral compression and greater patient comfort during hemostasis, resulting in more stable Disc positioning and increased patient satisfaction.
  
  
• Comfort™ Discs -- Provided in many sizes, these Discs are more comfortable for patients because of the rounded, up-curved edges.
  
  
• 3-Finger Jack® Discs -- Working exclusively with the StrongArm System, the 3-Finger Jack Discs include an elastomeric "sure-grip" surface, to help avoid distal compression point slippage, and a pivoting feature to better conform to patient body contours, to enhance patient comfort.
  
  
• V-Notch -- The generous space in the unique, patented V-Notch, present on all CompressAR Discs, enables clinicians to properly place the Disc, keep the wound site clear of blood, and observe the wound site during compression, to ensure that new oozing does not occur.
  
  
• Extended Arms -- New arms lengthened the distance from the Stand to the wound site, so that application of the CompressAR requires less patient movement. These arms are provided with the StrongArm and StrongArm SuperComfort Systems.
  
  
• CompressAR Universal Stand -- The CompressAR Universal design represented much greater convenience and comfort for both clinician and patient compared with the first CompressAR Stands. Featuring a rotating and locking shaft and a slide on the arm, the Universal enabled easier application of the CompressAR and less movement of the patient to assure proper positioning.
  
  
• CompressAR 1200 -- Introduced in 2000, the new 1200 is designed specifically for use on beds having irregular bedframes, including the Hill-Rom TotalCare® Bed. The Model 1200 is available with the StrongArm and StrongArm SuperComfort Systems, and is completely compatible with both the 3-Finger Jack and SuperComfort Discs. The 1200 has all of the features which made the Universal the leading mechanical compression device in the world.
  
  

CompressAR products are cleared for use in the US by the FDA. CE-marked products are available for use in the European community.