Posey Foot-Guard User Manual

Posey, Footguard, Footguard application instructions

Quality Products since 1937

Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA

Phone: 1.800.447.6739 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 • Web: www.posey.com

Posey

Footguard

WOUND PreveNtiON

The Posey Footguard helps prevent foot drop and foot rotation by

maintaining a fixed alignment of the foot. Foot rotation may be

changed to any angle of internal rotation with the T-Bar stabilizer. The

Posey Footguard is ideal for geriatric patients, comatose patients, and

following hip prosthesis or hip fractures. One size fits all. Interchangeable.

REF

6410 Footguard with liner, 11”L x 6”H (28 cm x 15 cm)

REF

6411 Replacement Footguard liner, 11”L x 6”H (28 cm x 15 cm)

REF

6412 Footguard with liner and T-Bar Stabilizer, 11”L x 6”H (28 cm x 15 cm)

REF

6413 T-Bar Stabilizer only

Washing/Cleaning instruCtions:

M5035 042309

6412

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

6412

LATEX

Plastic Shells:

• Wipe Clean with mild detergent. OSHA approved

intermediate level disinfectants can be used per

manufacturer instructions. DO NOT use phenol and benzyl

based disinfectants.

• After cleaning, products MUST be rinsed with water to remove any

residual chemicals.

• Make sure products are completely dry before use.

Footguard

appliCation instruCtions:

1. Place on foot with the sole of the foot resting against the long side of

the Footguard.

2. Close the hook and loop closure straps. The heel should be positioned

directly over the cutout in the plastic (Fig. 1).

3. Apply the T-bar stabilizer with the long edge resting against the mattress

and the two hook and loop closure sides sticking together (Fig. 2).

NOTE: With a restless patient, it may be necessary to use additional tape

to hold the T-bar in place.

Liners:

Monitoring

Be sure to follow your facility’s policies and guidelines for

frequency of patient monitoring. Posey recommends that this product

be removed at least every two (2) hours to check for skin integrity, proper

circulation and range of motion.

inspeCtion

Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches or parts; torn,

cut or frayed material; or closures that do not hold securely. DO NOT use

soiled or damaged products.

disposal

Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy for

BIOHAZARDOUS materials.

storage and handling

This device is designed for use in normal indoor environments. This device

may be stored in ambient warehouse temperatures at normal humidity

levels. Avoid excess moisture or high humidity that may damage product

materials.