Haemorrhage Occluder Pin (HOP)

A simple solution to a very severe problem:  The Haemorrhage Occluder Pin (HOP) is indicated for the control of localised severe haemorrhage of the presacral area during pelvic surgery.

Serrated titanium

• A biocompatible material commonly used for internal implants. The serrated shaft of the pin offers a secure placement into the sacrum

Choice of sizes

• Available in 10mm & 14mm to tackle bleeds of varying size and location

Malleable applicator for efficient placement

• The HOP comes preloaded in an easy to use applicator. The long shaft of the applicator is malleable and provides optimal visibility for placement

Clinical references

• A list of clinical references is available here
• Stolfi et al. 'Newly Designed Occluder Pin for Presacral Hemorrhage.' From the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio

Imaging

Frontal and lateral x-ray of a 70-year-old patient in whom two pins were used to stop presacral haemorrhage, taken three months after the procedure.²

Media

To view a demonstration of a practical application of the HOP click the video below.  You will be redirected to the Surgin website.  Scroll down to locate the video.

Also available: The Salgado™ Driver

• Available in 2 sizes and is reusable
• Curved section rotates around the pubic symphysis
• Minimal force required to quickly drive the HOP into the sacrum

1. Wang Q., Shi W., Zhou W., He Z., "New Concepts in Severe Presacral Haemorrhage During Proctectomy," Arch Surg., 1985:1120:1013-1020.

2. Stolfi VM, Milsom JW et al. "Newly designed Occluder Pin for Presacral Hemorrhage" Dis Colon Rectum, Feb 1992.