The Pelvic C-Clamp is an emergency stabilization instrument for unstable injuries and fractures of the pelvic ring. Unstable pelvic ring fractures can be associated with massive blood loss that can cause terminal shock. The Pelvic C-Clamp allows rapid reduction and stabilization of these unstable pelvic ring fractures.

It is therefore an invaluable tool for gaining control of the shock reaction, while neither delaying nor hindering subsequent diagnosis and therapy. The Pelvic C-Clamp does not control the rare cases of life threatening arterial bleeding. However, by mechanical stabilisation alone, or enhanced by additional pelvic packing, concomitant venous bleeding can be managed, thereby gaining enough time for definitive hemmorage or arterial embolisation control.

The Pelvic C-Clamp is comprised of rails and arms with a locking mechanism. This allows a linear movement of the arms. The Pelvic C-Clamp should always be used in combination with the designated cannulated nails.

Product Features:

• Permits quick and efficient compression and stabilization of fractures or luxations, and thus control of haemorrhaging in the unstable posterior pelvic ring.
• Gains time for subsequent diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• The patient can be passed through a CT-gantry without removing the device.
• Provides unrestricted access to the abdomen, pelvis or proximal femur.
• The Pelvic C-Clamp can be applied quickly outside the operating room, e.g. in the emergency room or on the X-ray table.

Intended Use:

The Pelvic C-Clamp II is intended for emergency stabilization of sacrum fractures or disruptions of the sacroiliac joint with associated circulatory instability.

Caution: Avoid use where:

• Fractures of the ilium are present, as there is risk of pin perforation through the fracture line.
• There are comminuted sacral fractures with the risk of compression of the sacral nerve plexus

Note: In life-threatening situations hemorrhage control takes priority over the potential risk of nerve root compression.