Turtlebrace
Wrist
An “apply and forget” type brace made of
stratification of multi-perforated low-temperature
thermoplastic and a microfiber fabric.
The great flexibility of the components stabilizes the
joint 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 the loss of
swelling or morphological changes.
CHARACTERISTICS
Molding instruction
- Direct molding on the limb
- Antibacterial fabric
- Ambidextrous, it comes with Velcro or zipper closure
- Radiotransparent
- Submersible and auto-draining
- Remoldable without limits nor degradation
- 3.2 mm thickness that permits normal dressing
- Compostable eco-friendly plastic
Heat the brace (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 pinch
between two fingers.
Dry heat method
Put the brace 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 brace in an 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
brace 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 brace has become soft and elastic, you can drape the brace on the
body. Make sure that the temperature of the brace is not too hot for comfort or at
risk of burning your patient. Small padding, about 3mm (1/8”), can be place at the
bony apex and removed after the molding.
Place your patient in the desired position and wait for the brace to harden. To avoid
rippling of the zipper, keep a tension on the top end of the zipper, or on both ends.
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 has it may burn the brace.
- Do not drape the brace if it is too hot to avoid skin burns or discomforts.
- It is recommended to check the blood circulation often. If the brace becomes too tight, advise the client to unzip, 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 brace 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.
