Posey Foot-Guard - Manual

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

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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.