Posey Disposable Operating Room Body/Knee Strap User Manual

Posey, Disposable operating room body/knee strap, Monitoring

M6101 REV B 060810

Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA • www.posey.com

Phone: 1.800.447.6739 or 1.626.443.3143 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 or 1.626.443.5014

Posey

Disposable Operating Room Body/Knee Strap

Seating and

PoSitioning

Disposable Operating Room Body/Knee Strap

The Posey Disposable Operating Room Body/Knee

Strap is designed to assist in patient positioning for

medical treatment on an examination or operating

table. One dozen per package.

REF

5551 Disposable Operating Room Body/Knee Strap

Monitoring

Be sure to follow your facility’s policies and

guidelines for frequency of patient monitoring. Check for

skin integrity and proper circulation.

Inspection

Inspect before each use: check for broken

stitches; or torn, cut or frayed material. DO NOT use soiled

or damaged products.

Application Instructions:

1. Secure strap to side of table (Fig. 1).
2. Ensure that the printed label on the strap faces the

patient.

3. Bring the “hook” part of the strap over the patient to

secure closure (Fig. 2). Ensure that the strap is snug enough

to properly position the patient without compromising

circulation. Monitor skin and extremities for discoloration.

The Posey Disposable Operating Room Body/

Knee Strap may be easily released by the patient, and is not

for use as a patient restraint.
For single patient use only; discard after use.

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.

Strap over the knee

Strap over the body

Strap over the operating table

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

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