Following successful trials, the system is set to be available commercially, and could one day form part of the medical kit in every frontline unit.
Dr Neal Smith, Capability Adviser, Medical Sciences, from Dstl, said: “While this technique may not be right for every injury, it is a hugely important innovation that could save the limbs of many more of those affected. It’s a fantastic example of where we work with academics to fund life-changing research which has been turned into a product to improve the quality of life of those injured in service.”