Posey Knee Abduction Wedge - Manual

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Posey
®
Abduction Wedges
SEATING & POSITIONING
Application Instructions
1. Position the patient as desired.
2. Place the wedge on the patient ensuring that there is no
discomfort.
3. Position the Abduction Wedge in place with the soft foam strap(s)
and secure with the hook closures sewn into the strap.
4. Reposition the patient as necessary.
Abduction Wedges
Posey Abduction Wedges are lightweight, polystyrene filled
wedges for full leg and above the knee abduction. They
feature a unique construction of an outer breathable vinyl mesh
filled with polystyrene beads. This allows air to flow through the
wedge, thereby minimizing the discomfort of conventional foam filled
products, which do not breathe and can build up heat. And 4” (10
cm) wide, soft foam fabric straps with hook closures keep the wedge
secured in place between the knees.
Small Abduction Knee Wedge
Allows abduction and alignment of the thighs while in a seated
position. Supplied with one soft foam fabric strap with hook
fasteners.
REF 6302S
Full Leg Abduction Wedge
Supplied with two soft foam fabric straps with hook fasteners.
REF 6302L
Washing Instructions
Machine wash in warm
temperature. Air dry preferred.
LATEX
6302S
6302L
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.
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.
Inspection
Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches or
parts; torn, cut or frayed material; or buckles that are cracked or
broken and do not hold securely. DO NOT use soiled or damaged
products.
Materials used meet the requirements of FMVSS-302 and CA #117 Section E for Flammability.
DESCRIPTION
POSEY DIMENSIONS
ITEM # LENGTH THICKNESS WIDTH
Knee 8” 5” 7” tapering to 5”
Abduction 6302S
Wedge 20 cm 13 cm 18 cm tapering to 13 cm
Full Leg 22” 5” 15” tapering to 7”
Abduction 6302L
Wedge 56 cm 13 cm 38 cm tapering to 18 cm