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Summary of Contents for Saebo SaeboFlex

  • Page 1 SaeboFlex ®...
  • Page 3 Assists with performing functional grasp and release activities using the affected arm/hand POSITIONING: When wearing the SaeboFlex for positioning, the patient should gradually increase the wearing time. (This should be monitored by a licensed therapist/health care professional). This should be done during the waking hours, and it is not recommended that the SaeboFlex be worn while sleeping.
  • Page 4 Consult with your SaeboTrained therapist to help identify the best functional activities to match your specific needs. After each 45 minute session the SaeboFlex should be removed for at least 30 minutes. It is possible to do more than two 45 minute sessions each day.
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE: The SaeboFlex should be cleaned with a damp cloth and allowed to air dry. Avoid chemicals/abrasives for cleaning which may damage and decrease the performance of the SaeboFlex.
  • Page 6 Step #3: Once you have the forearm shell in the correct position, secure the two forearm straps. Make sure they are secure so the forearm shell does not migrate down over the bone at the wrist (Fig #2). Step #4: In order to apply the hand strap, bring the back of the hand and fingers up against the hand piece.
  • Page 7 Step #6: Starting with the index finger and finishing with the little finger, slide each finger into the appropriate digit cap. Make sure the tip of the finger comes to the end of the digit cap. Depending on the tone in the hand and fingers, this step may be difficult for some people.
  • Page 8 Step #8: To apply the thumb digit cap, unhook the thumb spring attached to the thumb mount on the forearm shell. Let the digit cap hang down toward the thumb. Step #9: Slide the thumb into the digit cap. Make sure the tip of the thumb is at the end (tip) of the inside portion of the digit cap and no space can be seen.
  • Page 9 WARRANTY WARRANTY Care and Cleaning of the Kit Style SaeboFlex and SaeboReach Care and Cleaning of the Kit Style SaeboFlex and SaeboReach • Kit style devices are fabricated so that the foam liners can be removed • Kit style devices are fabricated so that the foam liners can be removed...
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