Molnlycke Z-Flex Heel Boot

Brand: MOLNLYCKE HEALTH CARE

SKU:1400123

 

Molnlycke Z-Flex Heel Boot is designed to prevent pressure and pressure sores on the heel and Achilles area and features three adjustable shin straps and two adjustable ankle straps, and fits most users. It comes with a pressure ulcer viewing door built into the bottom of the boot, which can easily be opened to assess the condition of existing pressure sores without the pain and stress of taking the entire boot off.

Z-Flex Heel Boot Features

• Accommodates use of sequential compression devices 
• Anatomically natural foot position is supported by an adjustable ankle support strap 
• Designed to be comfortable for the patient 
• Constructed of thermal regulating material helps keep legs comfortable 
• Alleviates heel pressure 
• Integrated air chamber support the lower leg and prevent overextension of the knee 
• Indications:
• - Foot ulcer
  - Leg ulcer
  - Pressure ulcer
  - Turning and positioning systems

How to use the Z-Flex boot?

1. Unstrap all the bootstraps. 

2. Center the heel over the heel opening as you place the leg and foot into the boot.

3. Strap the elastic shin straps around the leg, either bottom to top or top to bottom. Ensure that the straps are not too tight. 

4. Attach the ankle straps on each side. Never cross the ankle straps. 

5. Ensure that the foot is in an anatomically neutral position and that the pressure ulcer viewing door is closed. 

6. To check on pressure ulcer sores, undo the ankle straps and open the pressure ulcer viewing door at the bottom of the boot. Close the door and strap back up when the task is complete.