FlexiOH® Ulnar Gutter Immobilizer

Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for immobilization at meta-carpals and phalanges of the pinky and ring fingers.

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Absolute washable orthopedic Immobilizer for immobilization at meta-carpals and phalanges of the pinky and ring fingers.

INTENDED USE

  • Boxer’s Fracture
  • Non-displaced fourth or fifth Metacarpal Fractures
  • Non-displaced fourth or fifth Proximal Phalanx Fracture
  • Non-displaced fourth or fifth Middle Phalanx Fracture
FlexiOH® Ulnar Gutter Immobilizers are designed for immobilization of metacarpals and phalanges. It has an inbuilt soft cushioning padding which is very comfortable for skin contact. It is used to provide support for fingers injuries (ligament instability, sprain or muscle strain), fractures through the neck of the fifth metacarpal. HCP needs to apply it on the patient’s hand and then cure it with the RizyCure® light device (recommended) or direct sunlight for around 3-5 minutes depending on the size of immobilizer, until it gets rigid.

FlexiOH® provide ~46 % open area of skin to breathe, wash, and exposure to sunlight which all are necessary to maintain healthy skin.

Application Process

FlexiOH® Ulnar Gutter 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 the hand over immobilizer as shown in the image

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Step – 4 : Lock the snap button over the palm

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Step – 5 : Now, start the zipping process along the arm

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Step – 6 : Start reduction and position before curing process

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Step – 7 : Take a RizyCure curing light device to start the curing process

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Step – 8 : Start curing around palm area and then cure the rest of the immobilizer for 3-5 minutes until gets rigid

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Step – 9 : After curing process apply the back to back velcro strap around the fingers

Easy Removal Process

FlexiOH® Ulnar Gutter 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