Cardinal Health’s Breakthrough Solution for Effective DVT and PE Prevention

Published: 10 Oct 2025

Author: Precedence Research

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Cardinal Health has reached a major milestone in the history of vascular care and patient management by introducing the Kendall SCD SmartFlow Compression System to the international market. The new generation-based system is designed to provide highly efficient and practical intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) as a method of preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) incidents and enhancing overall blood circulation. The Kendall SCD SmartFlow, based on years of clinical excellence, is currently being enhanced with new technologies that sense, monitor, and adapt to improve patient safety within the global medical environment.

The new system is based on Vascular Refill Detection (VRD) technology and features a special sequential, gradient, and circumferential sleeve design. The Kendall SCD SmartFlowtm is a truly personalised treatment, as it adjusts compression cycles to the patient's individual vascular refill time. To clinicians, this translates to more precise monitoring, fewer manual adjustments, and improved compliance monitoring. They are essential in enhancing clinical outcomes of patients at risk of developing VTE or with chronic venous conditions.

The company is transforming compression therapy into a personalized process, featuring real-time feedback and automation. This makes compression therapy an intelligent and data-supported process, rather than a routine treatment. Furthermore, the company has a strong R&D pipeline, continually seeking new methods to integrate digital intelligence, automation, and ergonomic design to address the dynamic requirements of the healthcare sector. 

Executives' Statements

Frederic LeRoy, Vice President of International Marketing, Cardinal Health:

“We’re thrilled to bring the Kendall SCD SmartFlow System to our international markets, offering consistent, effective, and reliable compression therapy for patients who need it most. This new generation not only enhances clinical performance but also simplifies the workflow for healthcare professionals.”

Shawn McBride, Regional President, EMEA, Cardinal Health:

“For over four decades, the Kendall SCD compression portfolio has earned the trust of clinicians across Europe and beyond. The new SmartFlow System builds upon that legacy by incorporating intelligent sensing technologies that elevate compression therapy to new levels of precision and reliability. It demonstrates our continued commitment to advancing medical innovation and supporting hospitals in their pursuit of patient safety and operational excellence.”