Description
WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT?
The Stocking Slider – Open End, is used when applying compression stocking to a leg or arm. The compression stocking are designed to be a firm fit, and putting them on without any sort of appliance can be difficult. The Stocking Slider – Open End, is made from a very strong and slippery material. An advantage of using this product is when you grasp the stocking in your fingers, you are grasping it against the material, not against the person’s skin.
WHO IS THIS PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR?
The Stocking Slider – Open End is suitable to help someone put on tight fitting open-toe compression stockings, such as TED Stockings, on legs or arms.
BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
- Prepare the Stocking Slider by tucking it inside itself
- Put the Stocking Slider over the foot, ankle and shin (or arm).
- Put the compression stocking over the Stocking Slider.
- After the stocking is fully on the foot and leg (or arm), pull the Stocking Slider end loop away from the foot.
- Keep pulling the Stocking Slider until it is completely free. Tuck the Stocking Slider back inside itself ready to use again.
When removing from an arm, either pull the end loop, or put the loop over a door handle.
WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT MADE FROM?
Nylon, webbing.
Technical
STOCK KEEPING UNIT (SKU)
154
SIZE
33cm / 13″
WEIGHT
0.05kg / 0.1lbs
GLOBAL MEDICAL DEVICE NUMBER (GMDN)
42047
GLOBAL TRADE ITEM NUMBER (GTIN)
9349145002410
Cleaning
CLEANING METHOD
Machine or hand wash.
MAXIMUM WASHING TEMPERATURE
80°C / 176°F.
DETERGENT
Use a mild detergent. Do not use fabric softener.
DRYING METHOD
Air dry in the shade. Alternatively, tumble dry on a cool temperature and make sure the drum is cool.
CLEANING WARNING
Only use and store the product when it is dry.
Important
The International Standard ISO/TR 12296:2012 – Ergonomics – Manual handling of people in the healthcare sector states that an aid for putting on and taking off support stockings must be used.
Continuously monitor the person using this product to ensure there are no adverse pressure care issues.
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