Randomized Trial of VasoStat Versus TR Band Following Radial Artery Access for Catheterization Procedures.

Purpose: VasoStat (VS; Forge Medical) is a recently developed radial artery compression device (RCD) producing focused puncture-site pressure. We compared time to hemostasis and patient experience with VS vs balloon compression with the TR Band (Terumo) in a randomized, prospective trial among subjects undergoing radial catheterization procedures with same-day discharge.

Methods: Forty subjects without prior radial access undergoing elective coronary and/or endovascular diagnostic or interventional procedures were randomized to VS or TR Band.