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- Page 1 Made with clinical excellence in mind HeadUp Instruction Manual Applicable to product codes: HUCS, HUCM, HUCL...
- Page 2 HeadUp Instruction Manual Made with clinical excellence in mind...
- Page 3 HeadUp Instruction Manual Intended Use The HeadUp Collar is designed to provide supplementary head and neck Support for people with head control issues or cervical muscular weakness. Indications for Use The HeadUp Collar is recommended for use by individuals experiencing any of the following conditions: Head Drop •...
- Page 4 HeadUp Instruction Manual General Instructions The Instructions for Use must be read and understood before attempting to • use the device. • Every component of the HeadUp is designed to be customised to the patients’ needs and should not be used direct from the box without modification. It is recommended that the initial fitting of the HeadUp Collar and Support Struts must •...
- Page 5 HeadUp Instruction Manual • The amount of Support provided by the HeadUp Support Struts will reduce over time. When the Support Struts no longer provide the required amount of Support, they must be replaced with new Support Struts following the fitting instructions. If in doubt, please refer to your medical team treating you for advice before using or •...
- Page 6 HeadUp Instruction Manual HeadUp Kit available sizes Product Description Device Code Identifier HUC/S HeadUp Collar - Small 5055204340587 HUC/M HeadUp Collar - Medium 5055204324938 HUC/L HeadUp Collar - Large 5055204340594 Components Included Fig. No. Description Quantity Fig.1 HeadUp Snood Fig.2 A-Frame –...
- Page 7 HeadUp Instruction Manual Fig.1 Fig. 2 / 3 Fig.5 / 7 Fig.4 / 6 Fig.8 / 9 Fig.10 / 11...
- Page 8 HeadUp Instruction Manual Fitting Instructions Putting on and taking off the HeadUp Collar will be easier with an assistant; please ask them to read the instructions for use in full first. The HeadUp Collar must be fitted by an appropriately trained medical professional. Each component of the HeadUp Collar must be customised or moulded to conform to the patient’s body shape whilst delivering the required amount of Support/correction.
- Page 9 HeadUp Instruction Manual • Step 6 – The cervical extension strap can be added to the collar if the HeadUp snood does not overlap around the occiput (Fig 12 Cervical Extension strap) Step 7 – The HeadUp Snood can be trimmed with scissors to customise its fit. Apertures •...
- Page 10 HeadUp Instruction Manual • Heat should be applied to the smooth side of the Support Struts not the Micro Grip surface The HeadUp Support Struts should be moulded with gradual rather than acute curves. • examples of a gradual curves applied to the Support Struts Do not shape the struts without heating them first.
- Page 11 HeadUp Instruction Manual HeadUp Support Strut Position Options A-Frame Support Strut Placement: flex the heated Support Strut after whilst fitting it, • attaching under the chin and then gently attaching it down the neck to the chest/sternum area. Z Support Strut Placement: Can either be used in addition to the “A Frame” or instead •...
- Page 12 HeadUp Instruction Manual Standard and Wide Support Strut Placement: These can be used in addition to or • instead of the A frame or Z Support Struts. These straight struts can offer additional lateral (side) Support, extra Support at the back, or can be used to make a modified “A Frame”...
- Page 13 HeadUp Instruction Manual A-Frame with Z-Support Strut over shoulder and behind ear to address head drop with significant side flexion A-frame with bilateral mandibular Z-Support Struts to provide increased head lift whilst limiting rotation and side flexion whilst reducing chin load. Bilateral Z-Support Struts to resist head drop with reduced chin pressure (load transferred to inferior mandible) Made with clinical excellence in mind...
- Page 14 HeadUp Instruction Manual Bilateral Wide Support Struts only to resist head drop Bilateral Wide Support Struts with Bilateral mandibular Z-Support Strut placement for increased resistance to head drop Bilateral posterior placement of Standard Support Struts to limit cervical hyper extension Made with clinical excellence in mind...
- Page 15 HeadUp Instruction Manual Removing the HeadUp Collar Step 1 – Separate the hook and loop fastening closure at the back of the HeadUp Collar. • Step 2 – Stretch apart the two free HeadUp Collar edges and draw the HeadUp Collar •...
- Page 16 The user should visually inspect the integrity of the HeadUp Collar and its Support Struts • before each use. Do not use if any damage is apparent – replacement parts can be purchased from the Talarmade website. Periodically the HeadUp Collar assembly, which is worn next to the skin (Fig.1), will require • washing.
- Page 17 HeadUp Instruction Manual HeadUp Kit Size Guide Neck Circumference Product Code Description (cm) (inches) Device Identifier HUCS HeadUp Collar - Small 31-40.5 12-16” 5055204340587 HUCM HeadUp Collar - Medium 35-44 14-17” 5055204324938 HUCL HeadUp Collar - Large 40-49 16-19” 5055204340594 Made with clinical excellence in mind...
- Page 18 HeadUp Instruction Manual Spare and Accessories HeadUp Kit Components Description Small (HUCS) Medium ( HUCM ) Large (HUCL) HeadUp Snood HU-RFC/S HU-RFC/M HU-RFC/L A Frame – Support Strut, Medium HU-RAF/2S HU-RAF/2 HU-RAF/2L (2mm thick) A Frame – Support Strut, Firm HU-RAF/3S HU-RAF/3 HU-RAF/3L...
- Page 19 HeadUp Instruction Manual Additional Guidance and Training For additional guidance and training resources please visit www.talarmade.com HeadUp Collar Fitting Instructions Video is available to view please scan the QR Code below: Disposal The disposal and recycling of used devices and packaging must comply with the applicable legal regulation in each country.
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