The Fist Assist device is an external medical intermittent pneumatic compression device that can apply intermittent pressure to a specific arm vein that may help dilate the vein for eventual AV fistula placement.
Fist Assist was designed, developed, and tested in Silicon Valley California by Dr. Tej Singh. Dr. Singh is an active Vascular/Endovascular/Vascular Access Surgeon in Palo Alto, California, with 30 years of research on AV fistulas & Vein compression.
We are an external compression device for the arm. We compress the cephalic vein under the skin.
With compression of the vein, the vein will enlarge due to research we have done with basic, exercise and clinical science.
Two “AA” batteries. We highly recommend alkaline batteries.
No. Getting it wet can damage the circuit board.
This novel device was created by Stanford University trained Vascular Surgeon Dr. Tej Singh.
Best to apply below the shoulder, above the elbow, making sure black box lines up with your thumb.
Not super tight, just an easy application is all that is needed.
At the present time, we recommend you sit or lie with the device on to avoid major movement with activity.
At least 2 hours per day recommended. Can be worn 1 hour in morning and 1 hour in afternoon.
This novel device was created by Stanford University trained Vascular Surgeon Dr. Tej Singh.
Means the device is sensing a pressure or must be reset. Replace batteries or do hard reset by holding the button for 5 seconds.
Hold the start button for 2 seconds then release.
Press and release the center button by our logo.
Battery compartment is on back. Make sure batteries are fresh alkaline batteries in the proper orientation.
Resetting the device can be done by taking out the batteries for 5 seconds.
When device color light goes to yellow.
Please return device to place of purchase for refund or replacement.
We can be reached through our website www.fistassistdevices.com or via email fistassistdevices@gmail.com