The Hip Abductor is made from a soft and flexible, hypoallergenic, polyurethane foam. The foam product has been specifically developed to have very fast recovery characteristics from its compressed storage state. The foam combination of different chemicals has allowed this product to ensure comfort and longevity, and had been individually cut using the CNC programmed laser cut method. This foam product is one that has a ‘spring’ to it, but is still soft. It is designed and molded into a specific shape to aid recovery from hip injuries or post operatively. The foam product is covered with a very light and soft, but durable, skin-friendly cover, which is ultrasonically tape sealed to provide a completely airtight and waterproof devise. A pressure vacuum valve is inserted into the product to create a vacuum and compress the product. This makes the product compact, lightweight and easy to travel with. It can be stored in a small space.
This product can sustain the rubber cycle autoclave procedure, which is ideal for multiple client use. This high-quality medical device is environmentally friendly, controls cross infection and makes it easy to apply medication, ice or bandages.
- Prevention of dislocation of replaced hip
- Keeps the hips and legs aligned post hip surgery
- It can be used while seated in bed or in a supine position in bed
- Reduces the risk of inflammation and expedites recovery
- Lightweight
- Fits nicely in bed
This is a specialised product, which has been scientifically designed for use in recovery of patients who had hip surgery.
The product can be used for the following conditions:
- Post-operative recovery of hip surgery/replacement
- Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
- Hip arthroplasty
The Hip Abductor pillow can be used in hospital in a supine position/seated in bed or in the comfort of the patient’s home. It keeps the patient’s leg aligned and prevents dislocation of the new hip prostheses. It is a 45-degree angled cushion with cutout grooves on either side to ensure the patient’s legs are held comfortably in place to keep the head of the femur in the correct position related to the acetabulum. The abduction pillow secures closure with two wide ‘hook and loop’ elasticated velcro straps, which facilitates positioning and immobilisation of the hip joint.
Foam:
Polyurethane flexible foam (PUR). According to REACH Regulation (EU Regulation 1907/2006EC)
polyurethane foams have to be considered as ‘articles’. They are identified as Industrial polymers. Polyurethane foams are not considered to be hazardous products, nor as preparations of dangerous substances.
Fabric:
Two-way stretch (less risk of pressure sores)
Waterproof (protection of the underlying cushion)
Impermeable to blood, urine (protection of the underlying cushion from fluid ingress and consequent deterioration of the cushion core)
Breathable (approximately 500g/m²/24h at 37°C/65% R.H. inverted cup method)
Disinfectable textile by just wiping the surface
Washable up to 40°C (reusable)
Tumbler resistant (low heat)
Biocompatible
Flame retardant to BS7175 Crib 5 and X-ray transparent
Valve:
Medical-grade, vacuum pressure valve.
Commercial product name: Chirulen 1020.
These products are ‘articles’ according to the Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
Manufactured out of:
Body and Moving Parts: Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (PE-UHMW)
CAS number: 9002-88-4
O-Rings: Polybutadiene acrylonitrile rubber (nitrile rubber)
CAS number: 9005-98-5
