Patterson Medical Heel Protector Heel-Float™ Medium, 11 - 16 Inch Circumference, 5 Inch Wide Without Closure Foot

Heel Protector Heel-Float™ Medium, 11 - 16 Inch Circumference, 5 Inch Wide Without Closure Foot

The Heel-Float heel protector is a foot support designed to suspend the heel over an air cavity for zero pressure. It fits care settings where pressure relief at the heel and ankle is a priority, including support for helping prevent pressure sores from forming or aiding the healing of existing ulcers. This medium option is made for 11 to 16 inch circumference and is 5 inch wide, with a without-closure design.

Good Fit For

• Heel pressure relief in patient care settings
• When ankle pressure reduction is needed
• Selecting a medium heel protector for 11 to 16 inch circumference

Key Features

• Suspends the heel over an air cavity for zero pressure at the heel
• Helps provide pressure relief to support prevention of pressure sores or aid healing of existing ulcers
• Water-based gel insert helps relieve ankle pressure
• Soft brushed fabric cover helps reduce skin shear and wick away moisture
• Cushioned sides help protect the lateral and medial malleolus
• Medium size fits 11 to 16 inch circumference and is 5 inch wide

Applications and Usage

• Offloading pressure from the heel while the foot is supported
• Helping reduce heel pressure for patients at risk of pressure sores
• Aiding care for existing heel ulcers where pressure relief is needed
• Protecting the ankle area with the water-based gel insert and cushioned sides

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Size: 16 Inch.
• Choose the medium size only if the needed circumference falls within 11 to 16 inch.
• This version uses a without-closure design, which may matter if your protocol prefers a specific fastening style.
• The protector is intended for the foot and heel area.

FAQ

• What does this heel protector do? This heel protector suspends the heel over an air cavity to create zero pressure at the heel while also helping relieve ankle pressure.
• What size does this version fit? This medium version fits 11 to 16 inch circumference and is 5 inch wide.
• Can this help with pressure sores or ulcers? Yes. The product details state that it provides complete pressure relief to help prevent pressure sores from forming or aid in the healing of existing ulcers.
• How does the cover support skin comfort? The soft brushed fabric cover is made to reduce skin shear and wick away moisture, and the closure design keeps hook-and-loop straps from contacting the skin.

From Heel-Float by Patterson Medical.