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Full Arm Immobilizer
Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for immobilization in above elbow, at the elbow knob and at the inside of elbow tip.
INTENDED USE
- Proximal of radius and ulna fractures
- (Monteggia fractures, Galeazzi fractures)
- Distal humerus fractures
- Elbow fractures
- (Supracondylar/Epicondyle fracture of humerus)
- Mid shaft fractures of radius ulna
FlexiOH Full arm immobilizers are designed for immobilization in above elbow (supracondylar), at the elbow knob and at the inside of elbow tip. The Full arm immobilizer is engineered with new features designed to provide secure and comfortable support. Patients can do daily activities while wearing this immobilizer. For application of FlexiOH full arm immobilizer, doctors need to apply it on the patient’s hand with the zip and then cure it with the RizyCure curing light device (recommended) for around 5-10 minutes depending on the size of immobilizer. Once it is rigid , it will take the shape of the patient’s hand for support during the treatment.
FlexiOH Full Arm Immobilizer comes in 5 different sizes : 2XS, XS, S, M, and L. All of the immobilizers vary in terms of palm, wrist, forearm circumference, maximum arm circumference, wrist to elbow length and elbow to upper arm length. For the best fit of FlexiOH full arm immobilizer, taking the measurement of the patient’s hand is necessary before application.
MEASUREMENT GUIDE
SIZE CHART (in cm)
| Size vs Measurement (Full Arm Immobilizer) |
Forearm Circumference: | Max. Arm Circumference: |
| 2XS | 11.5-15 | 12-14.5 |
| XS | 15-18.5 | 14.5-18 |
| S | 18.5-23 | 22-26.5 |
| M | 23-26.5 | 26.5-31 |
| L | 26.5-30 | 31-36 |
* Above sizes fit better as per dimensions mentioned in the table.
* However FlexiOH® adapts to an oversize to a certain extend by stretchability.
* We advise healthcare professionals to choose the size as per patient’s comfort.
FlexiOH Full arm immobilizer application process is as follows:
Step – 1 : Measure Forearm Circumference and …
Step – 2 : Measure maximum arm circumference size and choose from size chart
Step – 3 : Open the product and inspect the product (In case any damaged, get it replaced).png)
Step – 4 : Now place the elbow at the centre as shown in the image
Step – 5 : First start zipping forearm zip over the forearm area
Step – 6 : Start zipping second zip over the elbow to mid-arm area
Step – 7 : Hold the arm to create angle of 90 degree for reduction
Step – 8 : To hold the angle of 90 degree, lock the ribs with zip ties (keep it loose as shown)
Step – 9 : Take RizyCure Curing Light Device and start curing around the thumb area
Step – 10 : Expose about 5-7 minutes and keep confirm until harden
Step – 11 : Tighten all the zip ties and cut the extra length with pliers
Step – 12 : Once it’s rigid, tie a strap loop around the palm over immobilizerFlexiOH provide ~35 % open area of skin to breathe, wash, and exposure to sunlight which all are necessary to maintain healthy skin.
Removal Step – 1 : Cut the fabric of the zip along one of the side using blunt scissors
Removal Step – 2 : Use double action pliers to break the rib of the immobilizer in a straight line on the opposite side of zip line
Removal Step – 3 : To remove immobilizer, apply gentle force and pull out from the immobilizerFor trade inquiries and special pricing on bulk purchases, please email us at: sales@farmachem-enterprise.com
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