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INTRODUCTION
Iceross Seal-In
serial Seals along the length of the liner.
The system offers firm vacum suspension, protection of soft tissues and
comfort to the Transfemoral user.
The Iceross Seal-In
with specially formulated silicone to help stabilise soft tissue. The liner
incorporates Active Skin Care and a full length matrix both required for
user comfort and optimal performance.
The successful fitting of the transfemoral prosthesis is dependent on the
fit of the hard socket. Appropriate socket design is fundamental for
comfort, control and suspension to be achieved. The following hand
casting instructions are intended as a recommendation to help create a
well fitting socket accommodating the Iceross Seal-In
transfemoral users.
It has been shown that the Iceross Seal-In
conjunction with an ischial containment brim shape, however good
results have been achieved with many different socket designs. The
Iceross Seal-In
thermoplastic and acrylic lamination socket designs. For short residual
limbs a special consideration should be taken as loss of suspension may
be experienced.(see CONTRAINDICTATIONS FOR USE)
Please read the following hand casting and rectification instructions
carefully before starting the procedure.
EQUIPMENT
• Plaster of Paris Bandages 15cm and 20cm
• Plastic Film
• Casting Pants (non-elastic)
• Indelible Pencil
• Tape Measure
• Clamps x2
• Scissors
PATIENT ASSESSMENT
Carry out full assessment of the amputee taking care to assess the
following:
• Hand strength and dexterity is sufficient to roll the liner onto their
residual limb.
• A degree of user cognitive ability is required to correctly and safely
use the liner on a daily basis. Inspect residual limb. Knowledge of
anatomical landmarks, scarring and sensitive areas will aid in socket
fitting.
• Residual Limb is of sufficient length to allow up to 3 Seals to be
housed fully within the socket. (see CONTRAINDICTATIONS FOR
USE)
• The residual limb needs to be stable, with less than 3 ply sock daily
fluctuation. Collect relevant prosthetic history and standard measure-
ments.
CONTRAINDICTATIONS FOR USE
Minimum recommended length:
Measure the residual limb length with the tissue hanging down, from
the perineum to the distal end.
• Compare the measurement to the table below.
• Low trim lines of the hard socket can affect suspension and should
be assessed on individual basis.
X 5 Liner is a unique Iceross Liner, which incorporates 5
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X 5 liner is available in standard and conical profile
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X 5 Liner is recommended for use with both
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X 5 Liner for
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X 5 Liner performs best in
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