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PulseCare Closed Pulse Irrigation Extremity Starter Kit
PulseCare Closed Pulse Irrigation Extremity Starter Kit is a debridement pulsed lavage irrigation.
CLAIMED FEATURES: Extremity Starter KitIncludes one Irrigator and five Extremity CPI™ bags for five applications/uses for same patient. Extremity Starter Kit - with Solidifier. Includes one Irrigator, five Extremity CPI™ bags with Solidifier for five applications/uses for same patient. Adhesive Sacral/Trunk Starter Kit Includes one Irrigator and five Sacral/Trunk CPI™ bags for five applications/uses for same patient.
Product Information
The technique of pulsed lavage involves delivering an irrigating solution at a pressure by means of a powered device. There has been some debate in the literature concerning the optimal pressure, but a pressure of around 10–15 psi has been shown to effectively remove debris, decrease bacterial colonization and prevent clinical infection.
Pulsed lavage is indicated for cleansing or debriding wounds due to arterial insufficiency, venous insufficiency, diabetes, pressure, small burns, surgery, or trauma and is also appropriate for tunneling or undermining wounds. However, the technique should not be used near exposed arteries, tendons, nerves, capsules, or bones, and should not be used in body cavities, facial wounds, on recent grafts or surgical procedures, or on actively bleeding wounds. Furthermore, caution should be used in patients taking anticoagulants, insensate patients, and deep tunneling wounds
Pricing and Suppliers
Is it covered by Medicare Part B?
Debridement is a medical procedure covered by Medicare as long as requirements are met. Among requirements, the wound needs to have devitalized, fibrotic, nonviable tissue, infection, necrosis, foreign matter, and the debridement method used needs to be recognized by Medicare as a proven method, supported by valid scientific literature. Pulsed lavage irrigation is one of these methods.
How can I purchase this product?
These devices are typically purchased by clinical institutions for use by a licensed provider.
The table below shows highest and lowest Medicare pricing across the country
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Estimated out-of-pocket cost:
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