Patent ID: 6217601
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
An adjustable hemostatic strap comprising:a flat elastic band for fastening to the hand of a user to compress a vessel, said flat elastic band having a first end and a second end;a buckle for fastening said flat elastic band to the hand of the user for enabling said flat elastic band to compress the vessel, said buckle including a plug member fastened to the first end of said flat elastic band and a socket member mounted on and movable along said flat elastic band to dispose the socket member at a desired location on said flat elastic band for receiving said plug member; anda holding down member shaped like an open-loop and fastened to said flat elastic band, said holding down member including two springy retaining portions at two ends thereof for defining a gap through which said flat elastic band is inserted into said holding down member.