Posey Leg Hugger User Manual

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Posey

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Leg & Foot Hugger

Quality Products since 1937

Leg & Foot Huggers provide leg support and help prevent
resident’s feet from slipping o the footrest and getting caught
under the chair. Footrest extenders help to prevent footdrop
by increasing the base of support and elevating the footrest.
Cushioned with foam padding and covered in water- repellent, wipe­clean vinyl. Fits 18” to 20” (46 cm to 51 cm) wide wheelchairs. All models
meet CA #117 ame retardancy standards.

REF

6351 Foot Hugger – 1” (3 cm) Thick foam, 13”W x 9”D x 1”H

(33 cm x 23 cm x 3 cm)

REF

6352 Foot Hugger – 2” (5 cm) Thick foam, 13”W x 9”D x 2”H

(33 cm x 23 cm x 5 cm)

REF

6353 Foot Hugger – 3” (8 cm) Thick foam, 13”W x 9”D x 3”H

(33 cm x 23 cm x 8 cm)

REF

6354 Foot Hugger – 4” (10 cm) Thick foam, 13”W x 9”D x 4”H

(33 cm x 23 cm x 10 cm)

REF

6355 Leg Hugger – No footrest extender, 15½”W x 9”H

(40 cm x 23 cm)

MonitorinG

Be sure to follow your facility’s policies and guidelines

for frequency of patient monitoring.

inspEction

Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches or parts;
torn, cut or frayed material; or buckles that do not hold securely. DO
NOT use soiled or damaged products.

LATEX

SEATING & POSITIONING

6351

6355

ApplicAtion instructions:

Patients should not attempt or be allowed to exit
wheelchair unassisted without rst removing this product from the
wheelchair.

1. Position the patient in the wheelchair and adjust the footrests to t.

2. Release the quick-release buckles on the product attachment

straps.

3. Position the Hugger between the footrest bars with the extender

resting on top of the footrests as shown in the photo.

4. Wrap the top straps around the outside of each footrest hanger

and fasten the quick-release buckles. Follow same procedure for
the lower straps.

5. Adjust the straps so the leg rest sits ush between the footrest bars.

This will allow more room on the footrests for the resident’s feet.

6. Re-adjust footrest if necessary to compensate for extender cushion.

clEAninG instructions

• Wipe Clean with mild detergent. OSHA approved
intermediate level disinfectants can be used per
manufacturer instructions. DO NOT use phenol and
benzyl based disinfectants.

• After cleaning, products MUST be rinsed with water to remove any
residual chemicals.

• Make sure products are completely dry before use.

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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