Clinical Evidence
“... rapid placement time, even with first use, reflects an important comparative advantage of the mini sponge device...”
Pilot study
Nine-woman study demonstrates device safety, efficacy, speed of application and ease of use
Rodriguez MI, Bullard M, Jensen JT, Gregory K, Vwalika B, Barofsky AD, Marts T, Edelman AB. Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage With a Mini-Sponge Tamponade Device. Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Oct 8. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004135. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33030862.
“... the mini sponge dressing in both formulations delivered the highest level of pressure, well above what is seen with comparative treatments such as packing with gauze or the uterine balloon kit.”
preclinical testing
Animal model study demonstrates feasibility of adapting XSTAT PPH for treatment of postpartum hemorrhage
Rodriguez MI, Jensen JT, Gregory K, Bullard M, Longo P, Heidel J, Edelman A. A novel tamponade agent for management of post partum hemorrhage: adaptation of the Xstat mini-sponge applicator for obstetric use. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2017;17(187).