Posey Arm Slings User Manual

Posey

®

Arm Slings

Qua lity Pr oduct s since 1937

ARM SLINGS

Arm Slings position, support and stabilize arms to
promote healing.

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7411S 14”L x 7”W (36 cm x 18 cm)

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7411M 16”L x 7”W (41 cm x 18 cm)

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7411L 18”L x 8”W (46 cm x 20 cm)

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7411XL 20”L x 9”W (51 cm x 23 cm)

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 torn, cut or frayed material. DO NOT use soiled or damaged
products.

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APPLICATION INSTRuCTIONS:

1. Push the serrated edges of the slide

buckle together and thread the strap
from underneath through the opening.
Separate the slide buckle to create an
opening and pass the strap back through
the serrated edges of the buckle (g. 1).

2. Place the arm into the sling and slip the

strap over the patient’s head.

3. Adjust the strap to the length needed.

Tuck any excess strap back through the
buckle and pull down behind the sling.

4. Insert the patient’s thumb through the

thumb strap (g. 2).

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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LAuNDERING INSTRuCTIONS:

• These products can be machine washed under CDC
guidelines for material soiled with blood or bodily uid.

• For non-contaminated material, use lower temperature
wash and dry cycles to extend product life.

• Fasten all buckles to reduce risk of damage during wash
and dry cycles. DO NOT put buckles through extractors.
For maximum life, launder in a laundry bag.

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