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PlasmaFlow Overview
Purpose and Description of PlasmaFlow - What is DVT?
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood
clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in
your body, usually in the legs. This can cause pain or swelling.
Causes of DVT:
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The purpose of the PlasmaFlow™ is to aid in the prevention of DVT. The device stimulates blood flow within the legs with
an electrically- controlled pump that delivers a set amount of air to the leg cuffs. The air compresses the calf or calves to aid
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The pump will inflate each leg cuff to a pre-set pressure of 55mmHG and deflate once that pressure is reached. These
cycles are repeated on each unit until the power is turned off. The internal, rechargeable batteries allow the PlasmaFlow to
be completely portable, thus preventing interruptions in treatment.
PlasmaFlow System Features and Components
Two portable, tubeless and lightweight cuffs:
Each cuff features a house control unit that contains a Power Button, Charging Port and an LCD Screen to monitor patient
usage and device air pressure. The control units are not removeable from PlasmaFlow.
Each house control unit contains a battery and internal electronics to ensure the pump is inflating and delivering air to the leg cuffs.
PlasmaFlow control unit displays the mode, timer, and air pressure of the device while turned on. Refer to “Getting Started” section on page 4.
The house control on each cuff has a charging port to charge the device. PlasmaFlow will not communicate with other electrical devices.
Battery and Charger:
Battery Run Time: 7 to 9 hours.
PlasmaFlow is powered by a rechargeable battery. The charger is
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other chargers into PlasmaFlow as it may damage the device or charger.
The port plug end of the cord plugs into the charging port on the housing unit on the
PlasmaFlow device and the other end plugs into an electrical wall outlet.
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Read more about the battery and how to charge PlasmaFlow in the “Getting Started” section on page 4.
