The Leg Abductor – Large is used after Hip Replacement operations.
About the Leg Abductor – Large (Hip Replacement)
The Leg Abductor holds the legs apart when turning a patient in bed. The legs are held firmly and comfortably in place, in cut-out grooves on both sides of the abductor by 5cm / 2″ Hook & Loop Tape straps.
For Infection Control, this product is also available in a medical grade vinyl material with heat sealed seams.
General Public Restraint Authorisation Letter
If this product is purchased
for use in a private home
, we require authorisation from a suitable person. This is to ensure it will be used correctly and safely by the family and/or carers, and that using it will not be dangerous. Examples of a suitable person who is able to sign the letter are: Occupational Therapist; Physiotherapist; Clinical Nurse Manager; Registered Nurse; Doctor; or another suitably qualified person. Please return a copy to us when ordering.
Note:
This letter is not required when we send restraints to aged care facilities or hospitals, because their staff are already trained in their safe use.
Click here to print the authorisation letter
Note: We are unable to sell this product to the USA.
ALTERNATIVE OR RELATED PRODUCTS
Anti-Rotation Leg Box
James Leg Elevator – Low
James Leg Elevator – High
Bed Leg Support
Item # 235 – Standard
Item # 235HS – Heat Sealed