Turtlebrace
Finger
The simple design and great flexibility of the components
makes it easy to wrap around one or two fingers for an
immobilisation.
It can be reshaped many times, without losing its qualities,
allowing adjustment according to morphologic changes or
specific protocol.
CHARACTERISTICS
Molding instruction
- Universal size.
- Direct molding on the fingers.
- Can be cut to fit your needs.
- Antibacterial fabric
- Radiotransparent
- Submersible and auto-draining
- Remoldable without limits or degradation
- 3.2 mm thickness
- Compostable eco-friendly plastic
Remove the strip.
Heat the piece (dry heat or hot water), 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 piece 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.
Hot water method
Place the piece in a hydrocollator or a hot-water heating pan, between 67°C
and 100°C (152°F and 212°F). If you use a hot water pan, make sure that the
piece doesn’t touch the bottom because the bottom temperature can exceed
108 °C (225 °F).
PDF for the methods of heating
Dry heat method
Hot water method
Once the piece has become soft and elastic, you can drape the piece over the
finger(s). Make sure that the temperature of the piece is not too hot for comfort or at
risk of burning your patient.
Stretch the piece over the finger(s).
Cut the excess material and close with the Velcro strip.
Place your patient in the desired position and wait for the piece 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.
- Do not use a heat gun as it may burn the brace.
- Do not drape the piece if it is too hot to avoid skin burns or discomfort.
- It is recommended to check the blood circulation often. If the piece becomes too tight, advise the client loosen (or remove if possible) the piece 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 piece (if possible) and immediately call his health professional.
- Do not heat the piece over 108 °C (225 °F), because the fabric or/and the zipper 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.
