摘要 |
A device for applying pressure to a pocket and for preventing hematoma after surgically implanting a medical device in the pocket. The device may have first and second portions for contacting the front and back sides of a patient, respectively, and a device for applying pressure to the pocket. The device may have cushions or padding for comfort. The pressure may be adjustable. The device allows a patient to ambulate with constant pressure on the pocket. The device may have a clamp, hinge, clasp, clip, spring, piston, pneumatic or inflatable device, band or any other device that applies pressure to the pocket.
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