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Turtlebrace

Finger add-on

An auto-fusing finger extension that can be applied on the popular Turtlebrace wrist.

Its unique design permits the immobilization for :
- Boxer fracture
- Ulnar fracture
- Palmar support
- Dorsal support

The great flexibility of the components stabilizes the fingers more easily and with more precision than a traditional brace or cast.

It can be reshaped many times, without losing its qualities, allowing adjustment according to morphological changes or a specific protocol.

Finger add-on

CHARACTERISTICS

Molding instruction

  • Universal size
  • Direct molding on the fingers
  • Auto sticking and permanent fusion to the wrist brace
  • Can be cut to fit your needs
  • Antibacterial fabric
  • Radio-transparent
  • Submersible and auto-draining
  • Re-moldable without limits or degradation
  • 3.2 mm thickness
  • Compostable eco-friendly plastic

  • Remove the strip.

  • Make sure that your patient is wearing his previously moulded dry wrist brace.

  • Heat the add-on (dry heat), between 67 °C and 108 °C (152 °F and 225 °F) until it
    becomes soft and elastic. The plastic must fill doughy when pinched between two
    fingers.

    Dry heat method

    Put the add-on in either the Turtlebrace heating bag, a regular or convection
    oven. If you use a regular or convection oven, pre-heat them to 102 °C (215 °F)
    before heating the brace.

    Do not use water or water vapor to heat the piece. Moisture will affect the fusion to
    the brace.

  • PDF for the methods of heating

    Dry heat method

  • Once the add-on has become soft and elastic, you can drape the add-on over the
    fingers. Make sure that the temperature of the brace is not too hot for comfort or at
    risk of burning your patient. The bare plastic can feel hotter than the rest, be careful
    not to burn your client.

  • You can place the add-on according to the need :

    • Boxer fracture
      • Slide the add-on in between the 3rd and 4th fingers.
      • Press the bare plastic on the dry wrist brace, to fuse the add-on to the
        brace.
      • Stretch to add-on to cover the 4th and 5th fingers.
      • Cut the excess material and place the fingers in the proper position.
    • Ulnar fracture
      • Slide the add-on in between the 3rd and 4th fingers.
      • Press the bare plastic on the dry wrist brace, to fuse the add-on to the
        brace.
      • Stretch the add-on to cover the 2nd and 3rd fingers.
      • Cut the excess material and place the fingers in the proper position.
    • Palmar support
      • Press a corner of bare plastic to one side of the dry wrist brace.
      • Stretch the add-on to cover the sides and the bottom of all fingers.
      • Press the bear plastic on the dry brace, to fuse the add-on to the brace.
      • Cut the excess material and place the fingers in the proper position.
    • Dorsal support
      • Press a corner of bare plastic to one side of the dry wrist brace.
      • Stretch the add-on to cover the top of all fingers.
      • Press the bear plastic on the dry wrist brace, to fuse the add-on to the
        brace.
      • Cut the excess material and place the fingers in the proper position.

  • When your client’s fingers are in the desired position, wait for the add-on to harden.

RECOMMENDATIONS / PRECAUTIONS

  • Molding should be done only by a health professional, or somebody trained in bracing, casting, or similar medical devices.
  • This is a single patient use, it cannot be transferred, even if it had been washed thoroughly.
  • The bare plastic becomes sticky when ready. Be careful not to stick it to surrounding elements or itself.
  • Moisture will affect the fusion efficiency. Make sure the surfaces, that are going to be fused together, are dry and clean.
  • Do not use a heat gun as it may burn the brace.
  • Do not drape the brace if it is too hot to avoid skin burns or discomfort.
  • It is recommended to check the blood circulation often. If the brace becomes too tight, advise the client to loosen (or remove if possible) the brace and call his health professional.
  • It is recommended to check the skin often. If the show signs of maceration, irritation (redness), rashes, or other skin problem, advise the client to remove the brace (if possible) and immediately call his health professional.
  • Do not heat the add-on over 108 °C (225 °F), because the fabric could burn or melt.
  • Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.

MODELS

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Measurements (CM)

Sizes
Universal (13 - 15) EDUA