Orthopedic Operations
Hip and knee operations, spine surgeries – these procedures often involve greater blood loss.
Your Own Blood – Your Safety
During an operation, you lose blood. With BloodSaver, this blood is collected and can be returned to you if needed. Your own blood – safer, faster, better.
Why is this important for you?
Your Benefits with BloodSaver
Your Blood
Your Own Blood
During an operation with BloodSaver, your lost blood is collected and can be returned to you if needed. No allogeneic blood, no compatibility risks.
Faster
Faster Recovery
Patients who receive their own blood back recover faster, have fewer complications, and can leave the hospital earlier.
Safer
Fewer Risks
No immunological reactions, no transmission risks, no compatibility problems. Your own blood is the safest blood for you.
More Affordable
Lower Costs
Fewer hospital days, fewer complications, less follow-up care – this also means lower costs for you and your health insurance.
What happens during a normal operation?
In most operations, the aspirated wound blood is collected in unsterile bags and simply disposed of after the operation. Your valuable blood is lost.
- In 30% of all operations, you lose more than 500 ml of blood
- More than 500 ml blood loss = +1 day longer hospital stay
- Each additional hospital day costs at least CHF 1,200
- Less blood = worse recovery, longer recovery time
With BloodSaver
- Your blood is collected and processed
- If needed, you receive your own blood back
- No longer hospital stay required
- Better recovery, fewer complications
For which operations is BloodSaver suitable?
Abdominal Surgery
Major abdominal operations, tumor surgery – BloodSaver can be particularly valuable here.
Cardiac Surgery
Autotransfusion is already frequently used in cardiac operations – BloodSaver makes this possible for smaller procedures as well.
All Operations with > 500 ml Blood Loss
Basically, BloodSaver can be used in any operation where more than 500 ml of blood is lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BloodSaver safe?
Yes, absolutely. BloodSaver uses sterile, medically approved containers and is compatible with existing medical standards. Your own blood is the safest blood for you.
Does BloodSaver cost more?
No, on the contrary. Through shorter hospital stays and fewer complications, the total costs can even be lower. Talk to your doctor about the costs.
Can I request BloodSaver for my operation?
Yes, talk to your treating physician or your clinic about the possibility of using BloodSaver in your operation. Many hospitals already offer this option.
Does BloodSaver work for all operations?
BloodSaver is particularly valuable for operations with more than 500 ml of blood loss. Your doctor can tell you if BloodSaver is suitable for your specific operation.
Do you have questions?
We are happy to answer your questions about BloodSaver and how it can help you.