Body Armor® Heel Reliever

The New Body Armor® Heel Reliever by DARCO (sold individually) is designed for the prevention and treatment of heel pressure ulcers for those who are bed-bound and are predominantly lying in a supine position. This device should not be used for ambulation. It is available in 2 internal foam finishes: convoluted or smooth and can be worn universally on the left or right side. It can accommodate a calf circumference of 25-54 cm and an adult shoe size 12 . Features include: Features: laminated with a smooth fabric cover to allow the leg to “move freely” without changing the position of the exposed area correct fixation of the product on the patient is achieved with three straps that hold the forefoot and lower leg in an orthograde position If the leg is rotated excessively over the hip joint, the desired position of the leg can be achieved with the positioning wedge that is supplied with the device An extra pad for the calf and dorsal foot area also are supplied with the device facilitate pressure redistribution and safe application of the Body Armor® Heel Reliever