The Pink Pad^® Biodegradable

The Pink Pad^®
Biodegradable

The Safest, Most Clinically Proven and Preferred Trendelenburg Positioning Solution, Now Biodegradable!

First in Patient Safety

Empowering OR Leaders to Focus on What Matters Most

An evidence-based best practice for reducing postoperative erythema, and the risk of nerve damage in steep Trendelenburg.

The only proven Trendelenburg positioning system to achieve full biodegradability in accordance with ASTM D5511 standards.

The safest, most effective solution for reducing patient sliding in steep Trendelenburg; even for heavy, high-BMI patients.

Safer for the Environment

Independent Laboratory
Tested & Certified

Xodus Medical’s original, proprietary formulation for the Pink Pad has been technologically enhanced to achieve full biodegradability in accordance with ASTM D5511 standards.

Complete biodegradability is accomplished through a timely conversion of the Pink Pad into an organic substance.

Contact Us to learn more about this revolutionary advancement in total product safety.

Reduced Carbon Footprint

Xodus Medical is focused on reducing manufacturing and supply-related carbon emissions.

The Pink Pad is proudly Made in the USA, and distributed via an increasingly sustainable supply network. These efforts help us achieve unique, but associated goals that include maximizing product quality, a more carbon-neutral manufacturing future, and making surgery safer.

Positioning Solutions
for a Range of Surgical Procedures

The Pink Pad Provides Safe, Stable Support for Patients in Trendelenburg

Urology

Urologic procedures such as robotic prostatectomy and cystectomy commonly use steep Trendelenburg positioning to improve pelvic access and visibility. Ideal positioning solutions help maintain patient stability, prevent sliding, and protect against pressure-related injuries throughout surgical procedures.

Common Procedures:

Prostatectomy
Anterior Posterior Repair
Vasectomy Reversal

Gynecology

Gynecologic procedures, including laparoscopic and robotic hysterectomies, require effective steep Trendelenburg positioning to improve access and visualization, while maintaining patient stability and safety.

Common Procedures:

Hysterectomy
Pelvic Tumor Removal
Myomectomy

Colorectal

Colorectal procedures, including robotic and laparoscopic resections, often require steep Trendelenburg positioning that optimizes exposure of the pelvic region while maintaining patient stability and skin protection.

Common Procedures:

Colectomy
Colon Resection
Colostomy Takedown

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular procedures in the supine position benefit from secure patient stabilization to maintain hemodynamic alignment and safe surgical access. Stable, pressure-relieving support while protecting tissue integrity throughout lengthy procedures.

Common Procedures:

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Carotid Endarterectomy
Mitral Valve Repair

Leading Clinical Evidence

“Postoperative erythema was significantly less common on the Pink Pad…” ⁴
“Patients on the Pink Pad had significantly less displacement with Trendelenburg and faster positioning compared to the other surfaces.” ⁴
“Uterine manipulation was easier on the Pink Pad…” ⁵
“…There was significantly less pain in the Pink Pad group… [it] presents a novel opportunity to limit the narcotic requirement after minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.” ⁵

⁴Read the Landmark Study in The Journal of Gynecologic Surgery

⁵Read the abstract from The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Establish a Best-Practice Standard of Care

Prevent Patient Sliding

Safe patient positioning in steep Trendelenburg is only possible when sliding is eliminated. Doing so helps hospitals comply with CMS guidelines and prevent positioning-related Never Events.

The Pink Pad provides a proven, secure solution for minimizing sliding—even in heavy, high-BMI patients.

Reduce HAPI Risk

The Pink Pad is made specifically for direct skin contact with materials that are immersive, enveloping, soft, breathable, and moisture wicking. Its design maintains skin protection while supporting patient safety.

Independent studies show it effectively reduces erythema compared to other positioning systems.²

Eliminate Brachial Plexus Injury Risk

The Pink Pad is clinically proven to reduce post-operative pain in surgical patients.² Its advanced material supports proper positioning without placing stress on the head, neck, or shoulders, thereby eliminating the risk of preventable nerve injuries.

By promoting safe, consistent anatomical positioning, the Pink Pad enhances patient outcomes while supporting surgical teams in maintaining the highest standards of care.

Improve Infection Control

Single-use designs improve workflow and, most importantly, eliminate cross contamination and Hospital-Acquired Infection (HAI) risks. By removing the need for custom assembly, patient-safety best practices can be standardized. Avoiding the use of tape in patient positioning helps protect against equipment damage, and improves infection-control within the OR.

Surgical site infections account for nearly 22% of the more than 700,000 HAIs that occur annually in the United States.³

Greening the OR

Making Leaps Towards Sustainability can be Both Safe and Easy

“…one of the greatest challenges for greening the operating room can be convincing the surgical teams, who rely on empirical data and consistencies in structure and process, to consider changes in their respective practices.” — Practice Greenhealth

“Cost savings may be realized by utilizing energy-efficient technologies, implementing waste management strategies, and taking advantage of the climate provisions in recently enacted federal law…” — TJC

“Operating rooms are hubs of hospital activity: They earn up to 60% of a hospital’s revenue; account for 40% to 60% of its supply budget; produce more than 30% of its total waste and two-thirds of its regulated medical waste… All this activity creates opportunities for green initiatives.” — Stanford Medicine

Clinical Feedback

We already love the Pink Pad for how well it protects our surgical patients. Now, the move towards biodegradability is helping our department achieve hospital and state-level environmental initiatives. The Pink Pad Biodegradable provided us the perfect solution at the perfect time!

— Rebecca Shively, Perioperative/Business Sys. Supervisor
Niagara Falls, NY

Our hospital system is working together to achieve ambitious environmental goals. I have been searching for a solution that would help our department contribute to this broader effort. We found something tremendously helpful with the Pink Pad Biodegradable. It gives us everything from a patient-safety standpoint, and now delivers a significant “green” advantage. Win-win!

— BreAnn Brong, OR Manager
Tacoma, WA

We find the Pink Pad to be the best and most versatile solution for Trendelenburg positioning... We recently evaluated the Biodegradable version which is yet another example of the Pink Pad leading the market in terms of quality, performance, and safety.

— K. Shawn LyBarger, DO, MS(R)
Gynecologic Oncology

The Safest Options for Your Patients