Posey Heel Pillows User Manual

		Posey® HeelPillows/FootPositioner
Quality Products since 1937		WOUND PREVENTION

Heel Pillow

Posey Heel Pillows help protect heels and ankles from skin irritation and friction burns. The protectors are filled

with polyester fiber, ­covered with a cotton­ fabric, and have a padded­ adjustable strap with a hook and loop LATEX closure. The Heel Pillows are machine­ washable and sized for most applications­ . One pair per package­ .

REF	6115, V6115	PastelPlaid,10”Lx9”H(26cmx23cm)
REF	6115L	PastelPlaid,Large,11½”Lx11”H(29cmx28cm)(Recommendedforlargeoredematous
		foot/ankle)
REF	6116, V6116	Navy,10”Lx9”H(26cmx23cm)

MONITORING

Besuretofollowyourfacility’spoliciesandguidelinesforfrequencyofpatientmonitoring. Poseyrecommendsthatthisproductberemovedatleasteverytwo(2)hourstocheckforskinintegrity, propercirculationandrangeofmotion.

INSPECTION

Inspectbeforeeachuse:checkforbrokenstitches;ortorn,cutorfrayedmaterial.DONOTuse soiledordamagedproducts.

Application Instructions

1.Unfastenthehookandlooppaddedstrap.

2.Placetheproductonthefootsotheseamisvisiblealongthesole,notuptheleg,andthepaddedstrap canbesecuredacrosstheankle.

6116

6115

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Thisdeviceisdesignedforuseinnormalindoor ­environments.Thisdevicemaybestoredinambient warehousetemperaturesatnormalhumiditylevels. Avoidexcessmoistureorhighhumiditythatmay ­damageproductmaterials.

3. Fastenthehookandlooppaddedstrapforthedesiredfit.				Washing Instructions:
			DONOTallowthepatienttowalkorambulatewhilewearingthisproduct­.	Closehookandloopbeforewashing.
DISPOSAL
			Properlydisposeoftheproductperfacility’spolicyforBIOHAZARDOUSmaterials.

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 dorsiflexion to help control foot drop. LATEX Side vents help promote air circulation. This lightweight product­ is made of wipe clean material. Sold individually.

REF 6117I 9”Lx9”H(23cmx23cm)

MONITORING

Besuretofollowyourfacility’spoliciesandguidelinesforfrequencyofpatientmonitoring. Poseyrecommendsthatthisproductberemovedatleasteverytwo(2)hourstocheckforskinintegrity, propercirculationandrangeofmotion.

INSPECTION

Inspectbeforeeachuse:checkforbrokenstitches;ortorn,cutorfrayedmaterial.DONOTuse soiledordamagedproducts.

Application instructions

(For use only with Posey 6115, 6115L, 6116, V6115 and V6116 Heel Pillows)

1.PositiononeoftheabovePoseyHeelPillowsintothe6117IFootPositioner.ThreadthestrapfromtheHeel Pillowthroughtheslot.Ontheoppositeinsidepanel,securetheHeelPillowtotheloopfastener.

2.PlacethecombinationFootPositioner/HeelPillowonthepatient’sfoot,orientatingtheFootPositionerso thattheHeelPillowattaching­ strapisontheoutsideofthepatient’s­ foot.

3.Pullthestrapacrossthepatient’sankle,securingboththeFootPositionerandHeelPillowintoplace. Attachthestraptothehookfastenerontheoutsideoftheopposite­ side.

6117I

DISPOSAL

Properlydisposeoftheproductper ­facility’spolicyfor­BIOHAZARDOUSmaterials.

DONOTallowthepatienttowalkorambulatewhilewearingthisproduct­.

Cleaning Instructions:

Vinyl Products:

•WipeCleanwithmilddetergent.OSHAapprovedintermediateleveldisinfectants­canbeused permanufacturerinstructions.DONOTusephenolandbenzylbaseddisinfectants.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Thisdeviceisdesignedforuseinnormalindoor ­environments.Thisdevicemaybestoredinambient warehousetemperaturesatnormalhumiditylevels. Avoidexcessmoistureorhighhumiditythatmay­ damageproductmaterials.

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