Body Armor^® Heel Reliever
Heel Protector

Effective pressure relief in the heel area for supine patients

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For the prevention and healing of heel pressure ulcers as well as diabetic foot syndrome and decubitus Heel opening for visual control of correct heel suspension For supine patients Customisable for appropriate therapy One-Size-Fits-All Colour: Grey-Blue Size: Universal (25 - 54 cm calf circumference, up to shoe size 47) Can be worn on the right or left foot

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flexible size adjustment (Flexible-Flap-Design)	easy to cut to size for individual adjustment	positioning wedge prevents hip rotation

Indications:

• for the prevention and healing of heel pressure ulcers as well as diabetic foot syndrome and decubitus
• braden scale scores of 14 or less
• diabetes with neurological sensory deficit
• pedal pulse not palpable
• paraplegia
• prolonged immobility or coma

Purpose:

• the pressure on the heel is redistributed to the Achilles tendon and gastrosoleus complex in the calf
• the heel area is completely freed from contact pressure, heel "floats"

Features:

• One-Size-Fits-All: Long shin bone pad can be adjusted to narrow or wide calves
• long calf pad redistributes pressure from the heel, avoids hyperextension of the knee
• extra high shoe section ensures orthograde position and prevents foot drop
• hook and loop straps for easy handling and stabilisation of the foot position
• smooth, friction-free exterior surface allows the foot to move freely in bed without affecting the suspended position of the foot
• foam with bevelled edges and corners prevents pressure at the edges
• forefoot strap and forefoot pad secure the foot position
• label that patient data can be written on and QR code for instructions for use

Flexible size adjustment:

The inside is available with two types of foam:

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Convoluted foam
The convoluted foam design results in better air circulation and, thus, ensures a pleasant cooling effect.

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Smooth foam
The smooth foam version was developed especially for sensitive skin. This is particularly suitable for diabetes patients.

Description:

The Body Armor^® Heel Reliever provides effective pressure relief in the heel area. The Heel Protector was specially developed for supine patients.

To avoid skin contact with the forefoot strap and to redistribute pressure, attachment of the supplied forefoot pad to the forefoot strap can be customised.

The positioning wedge can be used in a variety of ways. The extra foam pad included in the delivery can be cut to size. The fit of the Body Armor^® Heel Reliever can be customised in a few steps. For detailed information on adjustment of the foam pad and use of the wedge, please refer to the instructions for use.

Cleaning the Body Armor^® Heel Reliever is easy. It can be machine washed in the supplied laundry bag at 60° and can, thus, be used several times on one patient.

The product ideally complements the DARCO diabetes and wound care concept for treatment in all phases of care - preventive, acute or chronic. An added value for the care provider for optimal treatment and improvement in patients' quality of life.

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Further Information:

Included in the device package:

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Forefoot pad

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Positioning wedge

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Extra foam pad

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Laundry bag

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