DMI Reel Latex Tubing, 5/16" X 1/16"

A tourniquet is a constricting or compressing device used to control venous and arterial circulation to an extremity for a period of time. Pressure is applied circumferentially upon the skin and underlying tissues of a limb; this pressure is transferred to the walls of vessels, causing them to become temporarily occluded. It is generally used as a tool for a medical professional in applications such as cannulation or to stem the flow of traumatic bleeding, especially by military medics.

TPR (Thermoplastic Rubber) polypropylene based tubing offers excellent flex fatigue resistance and good tear resistance making it an ideal choice for peristaltic pump applications. The tubing meets NSF - 51 and is suitable for a variety of clean uses and is autoclavable. TPR provides outstanding compression characteristics and combines the processability of plastics with the durability of rubber. Latex tubing is stretchy, flexible and has great gripping power. Maintains memory after repeated stretching and has tremendous holding strength.