CAVI-T: THE UNIVERSAL INTRANASAL BALLOON

A novel approach for an atraumatic management of intranasal bleeding. Controlling anterior and posterior epistaxis with an universal reference.

CAVI-T Balloon

CAVI-T® Advantages

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Optimal Treatment

Treatment of anterior and posterior bleeding with low pressure balloon technology

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Rapid Control

90% of patients achieve bleeding control at 1h10, with guided and controlled positioning

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Professional Care

Homogeneous compression of the nasal cavity reducing blood secretions

Advantages for Healthcare Professionals

  • Treatment of anterior and posterior bleeding
  • Low pressure balloon allowing optimal conformation to the anatomy
  • Easy insertion with alignment markers for guided and controlled positioning
  • Rapid control of bleeding (90% of patients at 1h)
  • Homogeneous compression of the nasal cavity allowing the reduction of blood secretions
  • Functions in complex cases (e.g. elderly coagulopathic population)
  • Designed to promote ambulatory care
  • Potential to reduce readmission rates
  • Distancing between the patient and healthcare professional

Quality of Life Improvement

Patient Benefits

  • Reduced pain upon removal (1.6 / 10 on VAS*)
  • Breathing channel
  • Visually discreet product
  • Rapid return to daily life activities
  • Removal by a home-care nurse

Clinical Evidence

Pilot clinical trial of an asymmetrical balloon (CAVI-T™) in the treatment of intranasal bleeding in adult patients managed in an emergency setting.

C Debry et al. Manuscript submitted to Rhinology Online on May 4th, 2020.

*VAS = Visual Analogue Scale