Crystal-Hemostop

Focal Spherical Point Compression

The solid elastic sphere concentrates force onto an area smaller than 2 cm² – directly over the radial artery puncture site. This focal pressure seals the vessel wall defect rapidly, without the need for high total force. Unlike flat plates or balloons that compress the entire wrist, the ball leaves surrounding tissues free, preserving antegrade flow and eliminating tourniquet pain.

Why it works: A sphere is nature’s most efficient force concentrator. MeterOmega’s patented spherical compression element focuses pressure precisely on the subcutaneous arterial breach while the elastic bowl (or water‑drop window) applies gentle counterforce over the skin entry. This dual‑site action ensures that both the superficial wound and the deep arterial puncture are sealed simultaneously, without compromising distal perfusion. Hemostasis is achieved quickly – often within minutes.

Precision Alignment – The Water‑Drop Window

The unique water-drop shaped window guides placement. Align the drop with the skin puncture site, and the ball automatically centers over the underlying arteriotomy. No guesswork, no Doppler required. The high-transparency material (96% light transmittance) lets you see the puncture site at all times – so you know exactly when bleeding stops.

Advanced Tape Technology

Crystal‑Hemostop™ uses a high‑performance elastic fabric tape. It is breathable, gentle on skin, and hypoallergenic. A proprietary reduced‑adhesion (de‑tacking) treatment ensures the tape holds securely during compression but peels away cleanly without pulling skin or hair – eliminating a major source of patient discomfort and skin injury, especially in elderly or fragile patients.

One Device, Multiple Access Sites

Crystal‑Hemostop™ is not limited to conventional radial artery puncture. Its low-profile, focal compression design works wherever precise pressure is needed:

• Radial artery
• Distal radial artery (snuffbox)
• Forearm artery
• Upper arm artery
• Dorsalis pedis artery

Distal radial (snuffbox) hemostasis: Traditional tourniquet-style bands cannot be placed over the anatomical snuffbox. Crystal‑Hemostop™’s focal ball and flexible tape conform to this area, enabling safe and effective hemostasis for the growing practice of distal transradial access.

Crystal‑Hemostop™ Light

Same ball‑point compression technology, now with a transparent polyurethane (PU) tape. Ultra‑thin, breathable, and waterproof. Ideal for arterial line removal, post‑blood gas puncture, and short‑duration hemostasis in general wards, ICUs, and emergency departments. The clear tape allows full skin visibility and is gentle on fragile skin.