Posey Heel Pillows User Manual

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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
MDSS GmbH
Schiffgraben 41
D-30175 Hannover, Germany
EC REP
© 2009 Posey Company. All rights reserved.
Heel Pillow
Posey Heel Pillows help protect heels and ankles from skin irritation and friction burns. The protectors are lled
with polyester ber, covered with a cotton fabric, and have a padded adjustable strap with a hook and loop
closure. The Heel Pillows are machine washable and sized for most applications. One pair per package.
REF
6115, V6115 Pastel Plaid, 10” L x 9”H (26 cm x 23 cm)
REF
6115L Pastel Plaid, Large, 11½”L x 11” H (29 cm x 28 cm) (Recommended for large or edematous
foot/ankle)
REF
6116, V6116 Navy, 10”L x 9”H (26 cm x 23 cm)
Posey
®
Heel Pillows/Foot Positioner
M1052 042309
Wound prevention
6115
6116
wasHing instructions:
Close hook and loop before washing.
Monitoring
Be sure to follow your facilitys 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.
DO NOT allow the patient to walk or ambulate while wearing this product.
DisPosal
Properly dispose of the product per facilitys 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.
aPPlication instructions
insPection
Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches; or torn, cut or frayed material. DO NOT use
soiled or damaged products.
1. Unfasten the hook and loop padded strap.
2. Place the product on the foot so the seam is visible along the sole, not up the leg, and the padded strap
can be secured across the ankle.
3. Fasten the hook and loop padded strap for the desired t.
6117I
aPPlication instructions
(For use only with Posey 6115, 6115L, 6116, V6115 and V6116 Heel Pillows)
1. Position one of the above Posey Heel Pillows into the 6117I Foot Positioner. Thread the strap from the Heel
Pillow through the slot. On the opposite inside panel, secure the Heel Pillow to the loop fastener.
2. Place the combination Foot Positioner/Heel Pillow on the patient’s foot, orientating the Foot Positioner so
that the Heel Pillow attaching strap is on the outside of the patients foot.
3. Pull the strap across the patient’s ankle, securing both the Foot Positioner and Heel Pillow into place.
Attach the strap to the hook fastener on the outside of the opposite side.
Foot Positioner
This product is designed for use with the 6115, V6115, 6115L, 6116 and V6116 Heel Pillows. The Foot
Positioner provides additional support by holding the foot in dorsiexion to help control foot drop.
Side vents help promote air circulation. This lightweight product is made of wipe clean material. Sold
individually.
REF
6117I 9”L x 9” H (23 cm x 23 cm)
cleaning instructions:
Vinyl Products:
Wipe Clean with mild detergent. OSHA approved intermediate level disinfectants can be used
per manufacturer instructions. DO NOT use phenol and benzyl based disinfectants.
LATEX
LATEX
Monitoring
Be sure to follow your facilitys 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 torn, cut or frayed material. DO NOT use
soiled or damaged products.
DO NOT allow the patient to walk or ambulate while wearing this product.
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.
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Quality Products since 1937Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USAPhone: 1.800.447.6739 • Fax: 1.800.767.3933 • Web: www.posey.com

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