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Q-collar compressive device
Indications:
- prevention of repetitive sub-concussive traumatic brain injury in athletes >= 13 years of age
Procedure:
- C-shaped collar worn around the neck during sports activities
- collar can be worn for up to 4 hours at a time
- collar should be replaced after 2 years of use
Mechanism of action:
- applies compressive force to the internal jugular veins in the neck, increasing blood volume to help reduce movement of the brain within the cranial cavity during head impacts
- protects brain from effects of repetitive sub-concussive head impacts
General
device (medical device)
References
- FDA Press Release. Feb 26, 2021
FDA Authorizes Marketing of Novel Device to Help Protect
Athletes' Brains During Head Impacts.
https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-marketing-novel-device-help-protect-athletes-brains-during-head-impacts
- Gever J, Basen R
Device to Prevent Athletes' Brain Injury Wins FDA Nod -
Low-tech neck collar keeps brain from "sloshing" during moderate impacts.
MedPage Today February 26, 2021
https://www.medpagetoday.com/sportsmedicine/generalsportsmedicine/91384
- Q-Collar. Manufacturer;s site
https://q30innovations.com/