When will a tourniquet get smart? How about now …In this episode of Israel Means Business™, we are joined by Edan Razinovsky, the multi-skilled founder and CEO of Xmetix. Edan shares the powerful story of the TAK10 – the world’s first fully automatic, smart electronic tourniquet. Inspired by real-world combat challenges faced by Edan’s IDF reserve unit during the events of October 7, Xmetix is revolutionizing hemorrhage control to save both lives and limbs.Discover how this incredible Israeli medtech innovation is moving from tactical combat zones to civilian schools, offices, and first response kits worldwide, creating a brand-new standard in the 'preparedness economy.'💡 Learn more about Xmetix: https://xmetix.com.📱 Follow Xmetix on Instagram (@xmetix.saving.lives): https://www.instagram.com/xmetix.saving.lives/⏱️ KEY EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Introduction: The critical 5-minute window to save a life.01:13 – The October 7 Catalyst: Realizing manual tourniquets fail under stress.03:01 – What is the TAK710? The world’s first automatic tourniquet explained.05:07 – Global traction: Patents, FDA listing, and rapid Australian approval.07:06 – The Preparedness Economy: Bringing battlefield tech to civilian spaces.08:26 – Weight, battery, and engineering: How the TAK710 stays reliable.09:45 – The Future: Integrating GPS tracking & pulse monitoring for triage.10:32 – TAK710 homage to October 7: The deeply personal meaning behind the name.12:18 – Engineering hurdles: Working with the Technion and IDF Medical Corps.16:27 – Scaling up: Funding and product pipeline.20:36 – Saving Lives vs. Saving Limbs: The medical science of pressure release.27:10 – Edan Razinovsky’s Journey: Special Operations, Harvard, and MedTech.If you enjoyed this episode of Israel Means Business™, please make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more stories of outstanding Israeli innovation and resilience.