Posey Knee Abduction Wedge User Manual

Posey, Abduction wedges, Application instructions

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M6143 REV C 051513

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Phone: 1.800.447.6739 or 1.626.443.3143 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 or 1.626.443.5014



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

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