FlexiOH® Long Thumb Spica Immobilizer

Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for immobilization of first meta-carpo-phalangeal, carpometacarpal and wrist joint.

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Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for immobilization of first meta-carpo-phalangeal, carpometacarpal and wrist joint.

INTENDED USE

  • Non-angulated / Non-displaced / Extra-articular fractures of the base of the first metacarpal (Bennett’s fracture & Rolando fracture).
  • Non-angulated / Non-displaced / Scaphoid fracture / Lunate fracture / Trapezial fracture.
  • Arthritis of the wrist and thumb in both Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis.
  • De Quervain tenosynovitis / Other ligamentous or soft tissue injuries to the thumb.
FlexiOH® Long Thumb Spica Immobilizers are designed for immobilization of first meta-carpo-phalanges and carpometacarpal joint. It has an inbuilt soft cushioning padding which is very comfortable for skin contact. It is used to provide support at wrist and fractures of the base of the first metacarpal (Rolando fracture/ Bennett’s fracture). HCP need to apply it on the patient’s hand and then cure it with the RizyCure® light device (recommended) for around 3-5 minutes depending on the size of immobilizer, until it gets rigid.

FlexiOH® provide ~30 % open area of skin to breathe, wash, and exposure to sunlight which all are necessary to maintain healthy skin.

Application Process

FlexiOH® Long Thumb Spica Immobilizer Immobilizer application process is as follows

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Step – 1 : Measure Wrist Circumference and choose size from size chart

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Step – 2 : Open the product and inspect the product (In case any damaged, get it replaced)

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Step – 3 : Place immobilizer over the hand as shown in the image

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Step – 4 : Now, start the zipping process along the arm

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Step – 5 : Fix the snap button over the palm area

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Step – 6 : Take a RizyCure curing light device to start the curing process

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Step – 7 : Start curing around the thumb and palm area

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Step – 8 : Now cure the rest of the immobilizer for 3-5 minutes until gets rigid

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Step – 9 : Now apply back to back loop around the thumb

Easy Removal Process

FlexiOH® Long Thumb Spica Immobilizer Immobilizer Easy Removeal Process is as follows

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Removal Step – 1 : Cut the fabric of the zip along one of the side using blunt scissors

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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

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Removal Step – 3 : To remove immobilizer, apply gentle force and pull out from the immobilizer