The Pink
Lat Pack

b y X o d u s M e d i c a l

New Standards for Safe, Effective,
and Efficient Lateral Positioning

New Standards for Safe, Effective, and Efficient Lateral Positioning

Safety Maximized

Increase patient safety with Pink Lat Packs; featuring breathable,
moisture-wicking materials that immerse and envelope areas prone to pressure injury.

HAPI occurrence affects 2.5 million patients per year, adding more than $43,180 per patient on average in hospital cost.¹

Increase patient safety with Pink Lat Packs; featuring breathable, moisture-wicking materials that immerse and envelope areas prone to pressure injury.

HAPI occurrence affects 2.5 million patients per year, adding more than $43,180 per patient on average in hospital cost.¹

Simple, Safe Solutions that Help Patient Safety Advocates Meet

AORN Guidelines & Recommendations

Official AORN Guidelines Recommend²

“As with all surgical positions, surgical staff should be aware of risks to the patient in the lateral position.” Complications associated with lateral position include:
- Pressure to structures on the dependent side of the patient’s body including the ears, shoulders, ribs, hips, greater femoral head, knees, and ankles – A pressure-reducing table top mattress or pad and additional padding should be used as needed.

Proven Pressure Management

In a study of 15 subjects ranging from 16-54 BMI (average BMI 35.5), the Pink Pad provided an average peak pressure reduction of 43%.

US Government Data³ show Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs):

Are the direct cause of death for roughly 60,000 patients each year
Add an estimated $43,180 in costs per hospital stay
Result in more than 17,000 medical lawsuits, annually (the second most common claim after wrongful death)
Increase hospital stays by nine days on average

Images shown are of the same 30.85 BMI subject, on a solid surface, with and without the Pink Pad. Tests were conducted with an Xsensor Sensor Pad Model PX 100:48.144.02

Establish a Best-Practice Standard of Care

Reduce HAPI Risk

Innovative, supportive materials offer protection against HAPIs, regardless of weight or BMI. Pink Lat Packs adapt to provide secure positioning for every patient.

Independent studies prove that the Pink Pad reduces erythema compared to other positioning solutions.⁴

Optimize Efficiency

Setup time: less than 1 minute
In clinical trials, an average of 15-20 minutes of OR time was saved during initial patient positioning
Faster, easier, safer repositioning of patients whenever necessary

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, while infection control risks (i.e. taping) can be avoided.

Surgical site infections account for nearly 22% of the more than 700,000 HAIs that occur annually in the United States.⁵

Watch & Learn

Interview with Dr. Matthew Puc, Thoracic Surgery

Interview with Dr. Jayram Krishnan, Urologic Surgery

Clinical Evidence

“Postoperative erythema was significantly less common on the Pink Pad…” ⁶
“The Pink Pad was associated with less postoperative pain than the gel pad and less postoperative erythema than the beanbag.” ⁶

⁶ Read the Most Recently Published Pink Pad Research

What Our Customers are Saying...

Prior to working with Xodus Medical, a solution for lateral positioning that was both safe and efficient simply did not exist. The Lat Packs combine skin-friendly materials with smart configurations that ensure a consistent standard of care. They save our OR a significant amount of time, especially during setup. Most importantly, the safety of our patients is better than ever.

—	Dr. Domenico Savatta, MD
	Chief of Minimally Invasive and Robotic
	Adult Urologic Surgery
	New Jersey

Minimally
Invasive Support

Minimally Invasive Support

Ideal for procedures where surgical access is critical (i.e. Thoracic), Low Profile Wedges work in conjunction with the Pink Pad EXT to provide reliable, safe, and secure lateral positioning.

Unparalleled skin protection reduces HAPI risk throughout time-intensive surgeries.

Ideal for procedures where surgical access is critical (i.e. Thoracic), Low Profile Wedges work in conjunction with the Pink Pad EXT to provide reliable, safe, and secure lateral positioning. Unparalleled skin protection reduces HAPI risk throughout time-intensive surgeries.

Adjustable Components

Multi-Angle Wedge

35°, 55°, and 90° inclination options ensure ideal
positioning for every patient and procedure

Adjustable Lateral Headrest

Skin-friendly materials, height adjustment options, and an ergonomic design make this the ideal lateral headrest

Resources

The Pink Lat Pack Brochure

The Pink Lat Pack IFUs

Printable QR Code for Quick Access

Contact Xodus Medical

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The Pink
Lat Pack

The Pink
Lat Pack

New Standards for Safe, Effective,
and Efficient Lateral Positioning

New Standards for Safe, Effective, and Efficient Lateral Positioning

Safety Maximized

Simple, Safe Solutions that Help Patient Safety Advocates Meet