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The DVTCare CA5 is intended to be a portable system that is prescribed by healthcare professionals to help prevent the onset of DVT in patients, by stimulating blood flow in the legs (simulating muscle contractions). Furthermore, the unit can be used as an aid in the prophylaxis for DVT by persons traveling, or those expecting to be stationary for long periods of time (> 4 hours). This device can also be used to: aid in the prevention of DVT, enhance blood circulation, diminish post-operative pain and swelling, reduce wound healing time, and aid in the treatment and healing of: stasis dermatitis, venous stasis ulcers, arterial and diabetic leg ulcers, chronic venous insufficiency, and reduction of edema in the lower limbs.

The subject 'DVTCare CA5' is a light weight, portable, prescriptive device intended to aid in prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) by helping to stimulate blood flow in the legs. This functionality is accomplished through the use of electronically controlled pump unit delivering a set amount of air to the leg cuffs that, in turn, compresses the calf(s) to aid blood flow out of the lower extremities. The pump control unit components are protectively housed in a plastic shell except the outer membrane switch (needed for user interface), 2 locking, plastic quick disconnects for air tube connection, and an external power supply input jack. The device is provided with non-serviceable battery to allow user portability, and an external power supply for mains connection. During device operation, the pump unit provides air to the cuff through flexible plastic tubing, inflating it to a specified pressure (set by user or healthcare provider), to compress the lower limb, thus aiding venous return. Air pressure and delivery are monitored by a pressure transducer and integrated system software contained in the plastic control unit. Immediately after the pressure transducer detects that the cuff has achieved the set pressure, the cuff deflates to ambient pressure. This allows the blood flow to return to the limb. The device software ensures the cycle time is a minimum of 60 seconds (the is the length of time for one complete cycle on one cuff including fill time, exhaust, and relaxation time). This is done to prevent excessive stimulation of the limb.