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Intended purpose
The medi SAS 45 is a shoulder abduction
support. The product is exclusively to be
used for the orthotic fitting of the
shoulder and only on intact skin.
Indications
• After acromioplasty procedures
• Conservative/postoperative for acute/
chronic bursitis
• Conservative for initial front shoulder
luxation
• Immobilisation after shoulder
prosthesis implantation
• Postoperative after reconstruction
procedures on the rotator cuff
• Following shoulder stabilisation
Contraindications
None known at present.
Important notes
Only change the angle of abduction on
the instructions of your doctor.
Fitting instructions
the medi SAS 45 is supplied in a single
universal size and has two options for
use, providing either 45° or 30° of
abduction.
• Loosen all the straps including the
hand section.
• Place the cushion on the hip of the
affected side and lay the shoulder
strap over the opposite shoulder.
Fasten the straps to the cushion with
the Velcro strip, first the back and then
the front. Attach one end of the hip
belt to the front of the cushion.
• Now secure the hand rest to the top of
the cushion with the Velcro.
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• Attach the two forearm straps to the
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hand rest, and secure the upper arm
strap to the cushion slightly obliquely.
The upper arm strap prevents the arm
slipping backwards.
• Slip your arm into the sling and fasten
all the Velcro strips. Make sure that the
straps are not fastened too tightly.
Simply rotate the cushion to select 45°
or 30° abduction.
Note: Make sure that the head of the
humerus is not pushed upwards when
the upper arm is resting on the cushion.
Care instructions
The product should not be worn in water.
Please close Velcro fasteners prior to
washing. Traces of soap, creams or
ointments can cause skin irritations and
material wear.
• Pillow case, bag and straps can be
washed by hand, preferably using medi
clean washing agent, or in the washing
machine with the delicate cycle at 30°C
using mild detergent without fabric
softener.
• Do not bleach.
• Air dry.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
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Storage instructions
Store in a dry place at room
temperature. Protect from heat,
direct sunlight and moisture.
Material composition
PU-foam, Polyamid
Contractual Guarantee
Consistent with legal guidelines.