Medline Heel Raiser Heel Protector, 1/EA

Heel Raiser Heel Protector, 1/EA

The Medline Heel Raiser heel protector is a pressure-reducing foot support that helps protect the heel area, medial and lateral malleolus, and toes. It is a practical choice for patients with sensitive feet or those at risk for impaired skin integrity, including patients with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, or neuropathy. Universal sizing fits either the right or left foot, and the fold-down design helps accommodate petite feet or compromised toes.

Good Fit For

• Patients with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, or neuropathy
• Side-lying patients who need help reducing protector migration
• Care settings managing sensitive feet or impaired skin integrity risk
• Situations where one universal right-or-left foot option simplifies inventory

Key Features

• Pressure-reducing design helps protect the heel, malleolus areas, and toes
• Made for sensitive feet and for patients at risk for impaired skin integrity
• Universal sizing works on either the right or left foot for simpler selection
• Fold-down versatility helps accommodate petite feet or compromised toes
• Anatomical strapping pattern helps reduce migration, including for side-lying patients
• Latex-free construction supports latex-sensitive care environments

Applications and Usage

• Helping protect sensitive feet during routine patient care
• Reducing pressure around the heel, malleolus areas, and toes
• Accommodating petite feet or compromised toes with the fold-down design
• Supporting patients who need help controlling foot drop

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Universal sizing fits either foot, which may help reduce the need to stock separate right and left versions
• The fold-down design may be useful when toe space or foot length needs adjustment
• Anatomical strapping is intended to help reduce migration during use

FAQ

• Can this heel protector be used on either foot? Yes. The Medline Heel Raiser uses universal sizing, so it can be worn on either the right or left foot.
• Who may benefit from this heel protector? This heel protector is intended for patients with sensitive feet and for those at risk for impaired skin integrity, including patients with diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, or neuropathy.
• What areas does the Heel Raiser help protect? The Medline Heel Raiser helps protect the medial and lateral malleolus as well as the toes, while providing pressure reduction.
• Will it work for petite feet or compromised toes? Yes. The fold-down design is meant to accommodate patients with petite feet or compromised toes while helping alleviate pressure.
• Is this product latex free? Yes. This heel protector is latex free.

From Medline.