Shoulder abduction splint – 15° abduction
The medi SAS 15 is a shoulder abduction support. The product is exclusively to be used for the orthotic fitting of the shoulder and only on intact skin.
Features
Product benefits
How does it work?/Mode of action
Only change the angle of abduction on instruction to do so from your doctor or orthotist.
Donning/fitting instructions
We recommend lying on a table for the application and removal procedure. Pay attention to the following advice regarding the application: Make sure the side release buckles on the front of the cushion as well as the straps are open. Put the shoulder and hip belt on the table.
Place the affected arm in the open sling allowing your hand to rest on the ball.
Then, fasten all straps.
Pull the hip belt from behind your back to the front and hook and loop fastener fasten it.
Pull the shoulder belt over the uninjured shoulder to the front and place your arm in the opening between the shoulder and armpit belt. Now, close the side release buckles.
This product should only be used under medical supervision. Follow instructions of a trained professional, e.g. an orthopaedics technician, when applying for the first time. Qualified and individual adjustment ensures effectiveness and comfort of application. Consult your physician regarding simultaneous usage with other products.
Details
Standard colours
Material components
PU foam, Polyamide
Washing instructions
The product should not be worn in water. Hook and loop fasteners should be closed for washing. Soap residues, lotions and ointments can cause skin irritation and material wear.
Pillow case, bag and straps can be washed by hand, preferably using medi clean washing agent.
- Do not bleach.
- Leave to dry naturally.
- Do not iron.
- Do not dry clean.
Size
Size
S – L
Medical specifications
Indications
- All indications requiring immobilization of the shoulder joint in abduction, such as:
- After rotator cuff repair
- After shoulder stabilization
- After first-time anterior shoulder dislocation (nonsurgical)
- Postoperative treatment of the shoulder (e.g. bursitis, after removal of calcium deposit, after mobilisation under anaesthesia for a frozen shoulder)
- Impingement syndrome (nonsurgical, postoperative)
- Subacromial bursitis (nonsurgical, postoperative)
- After insertion of shoulder prosthesis
Contraindications
- None
Further information
File download
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medi SAS® 15 instructions for use
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How to use our medi SAS® 15 shoulder abduction splints. Date of issue: until June 2018.
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medi SAS® 15 instructions for use
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How to use our medi SAS 15 shoulder abdcution splints. Date of issue: until May 2019.
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medi SAS® 15 instructions for use
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How to use our medi SAS 15 shoulder abdcution splints. Date of issue: from May 2019.
