Corflex Ranger ap User manual

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RangerTM AP

Shoulder Brace

Application Instructions

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Ranger AP Shoulder Brace 23-2660

Care instructions

Sling and mesh airplane platform cover should be hand washed only

using warm water and detergent for delicate fabrics, repeatedly

rinsed and line dried only. Do not use bleach or place in a dryer.

Waistband, airplane platform and foam positioning blocks can be

surface washed using warm water and a detergent for delicate fabrics

or wiped clean with a mild disinfectant. Do not immerse waistband.

airplane platform or foam positioning blocks in liquids.

Caution

This product has been designed and tested based on single patient

use only. It should never be used by multiple patients. If additional

pain, swelling or symptoms occur while using the device, seek medical

attention. Product should be applied by a licensed or certied

healthcare practitioner and as prescribed by a physician or other

qualied medical authority.

Indications

Indicated for treatment after Bankart and SLAP repairs, rotator cuff

repairs, shoulder arthroscopy, separations and dislocations, capsule

repairs, humeral fractures and joint reconstruction.

Warranty

Products manufactured by Corex are warranted to the original

purchaser against defects in workmanship and material for the life of

the product. The foregoing warranty shall not apply to normal wear

and tear; or if the product has been subjected to misuse or

misapplication the warranty will be voided at the discretion of Corex.

To Reorder

Sizing: One size ts most patients.

Shoulder Wrap ts up to 48” circumference.

Product Number

Accessories

90Abduction

RANGER AP COMPONENTS

A. Padded Shoulder Strap

B. Waistband with Arm Support

C. 60 Foam Positioning Block

D. 30 Foam Positioning Block

E. Mesh Airplane Platform Cover

F. Retaining Strap

G. Airplane Platform

Ranger AP Shoulder Brace

The Ranger AP Shoulder Brace gives you exibility to adjust the amount of

shoulder abduction from 10º to 90º with rotational control from full internal

rotation to 70º of external rotation. Use simply with the waistband and arm

support for shoulder abduction from 10º to 45º or attach the AP Platform to

adjust the amount of shoulder abduction from 45º to 90º. This customization

meets patient’s individualized needs and post-surgical protocols. The brace is

easy to apply and is universal for either right or left shoulders.

The following instructions will assist in the application of the Ranger AP and the

assembly and tting of all parts and components.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

The Cryo Pneumatic Shoulder Wrap is designed to

combine the benets of pneumatic compression with cold

therapy. Ideal for post-surgical application, acute injury, or

as part of a physical therapy or athletic training program,

the Cryo Pneumatic Shoulder Wrap can help improve

recovery time when used in combination with Ranger AP

Shoulder Brace.

The hand bulb delivers adjustable compression helping to

reduce edema and maximize gel pack contact. The wraps

are universal and the gel packs are offered with options to

suit your needs - one gel, two gels or a package of ten.

Cryo Pneumatic

Shoulder Wrap

No Gel 72-7180

One Gel 72-7181

Two Gels 72-7182

Shoulder

Single Gel 72-7189

10 Pack Gels 72-7189-010

14” Universal Ext Straps (10 Pack) 72-7190

Pump & Hose Set 72-7165

The Perfect Post-Recovery Pairing

GM-1194-000

NOTE: When converting this product

for use from 45through 90of shoulder

abduction, pliers may be needed but

not included with Ranger AP.

A. Orient waistband so the long at section is toward body and

exercise ball is in front. For use on

left arm remove elastic ball holder

and rotate 180°, reattach to front

end of waistband/strap.

B. Curve waistband to match patient's

waistline, this will provide a stable

platform for the arm support and reduce migration.

C. Shape outer frame section for desired abduction/rotation.

Waistband can be adjusted to provide shoulder abduction from 10°

to 45° and from full internal rotation to 70° of external rotation as

specied by the physician or other qualied healthcare provider.

D. Apply at patient’s waist on their affected side. Wrap strap around

the patient’s waist and secure buckle at the front of waistband.

E. If the waistband can be easily pushed down, tighten waist strap.

Strap should be snug but not cause discomfort.

F. Go to Steps 5 through 7 for set-up of sling. When both the sling

and waistband are properly t attach the sling to waistband by

securing hook and loop portions together.

A. Unscrew the 2 threaded knobs to remove the arm support from

the waistband. (You will nd temporary thread locking liquid on the

fasteners which may make initial removal

difcult but helps prevent accidental

loosening - Pliers may be needed).

B. Orient waistband so the long at

section is toward body and exercise

ball is in front. For use on left arm

remove elastic ball holder and rotate 180°, reattach to front end of

waistband/strap.

C. Curve waistband to match patient's waistline, this will provide a

stable platform for the airplane splint and reduce migration.

D. Continue with Steps 4 through 7.

Adjusting Strap Lengths

A. Unbuckle Comfort Harness Strap and guide strap around the

back, sliding opposite arm through the sling loop.

B. Secure front buckle at sling, leaving the strap loose at this time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

5. Sizing and Applying the Sling

Shoulder sling features

a universal design that

accommodates a wide

variety of patients, tting

a forearm length from 9”-

20”. Length is measured

from wrist to elbow. Sling

comes shipped as a typical

medium right arm sling.

2. Fitting and Securing the Waistband

(10to 45)

1. Shoulder Abduction (10to 90)

6. Sizing Sling Length and Thumb Loop

A. Release front hook closure at shoulder strap buckle. Adjust sling

length by removing the forearm section and reapplying in the

desired position.

B. Proper t: Edge of sling should

extend to rst knuckle (PIP joint)

on the pinkie nger, ensure elbow

is positioned as far back in the

pocket as possible.

C. Release thumb loop strap and

align bottom fold of strap with

third metacarpal.

D. Thumb should rest comfortably inside loop when properly t.

E. Hand should rest fully along the bottom of the sling and never be

suspended by the thumb loop. Trim excess strap and secure to hook

at top.

F. Secure the pillow to the sling by reapplying the 2” x 9” mesh strap

across the top of the sling. Locate close to the elbow to help prevent

the arm from sliding forward in the sling.

G. Reapply front hook closure to secure the front panel for use.

D. Apply the Mesh

Airplane Platform Cover

to the airplane platform

and position to cover all

metal edges.

E. Attach the Retaining

Strap to properly secure

positioning blocks.

3. Fitting the Metal Waistband (45to 90)

4. Setup of Airplane Components (45to 90)

C. Insert the foam

positioning blocks into

the airplane platform for

60° or 90° abduction.

The foam blocks should

fit tight to the Airplane

Platform with the thumb

knobs aligning with the

cutouts in the foam.

A. Remove arm support

from waistband and

place the airplane

platform on the

waistband and secure

with 2 threaded knobs.

B. Attach the arm

support to airplane

platform with 2 screws

and threaded knobs.

Adjust along the slots

based on patient’s arm

length.

A. With both the sling and waistband properly t apply the

waistband and airplane components to patient’s waist on their

affected side. Wrap strap around the patient’s waist and secure

buckle at the front of waistband.

B. Attach the

sling to the

arm support by

securing hook

and loop portions

together.

C. If the

waistband can

be easily pushed

down, tighten

waist strap.

A. Remove the sling from the

waistband and set aside.

B. Go to Step 2 or Step 3

for Fitting the Waistband

(Instructions shows right arm

assembly).

NOTE: When using product

with shoulder abduction from

10° to 45° it is not necessary

to attach airplane platform.

7. Fitting and Securing the Waistband

(45to 90)A. Locate webbing loop on the

back end of the sling.

B. Thread hook end of strap

through webbing loop and

secure back onto strap.

A. Wrap strap around the

patient’s waist and secure the

hook fastener to the front sling

panel.

B. Adjust waist strap length as

needed for a secure t. Strap

should be snug but not cause

discomfort.

2. Attaching Strap to Sling

3. Final Waist Strap Fit

Converting to Shoulder Immobilizer

This product can also be stepped-down to a shoulder immobilizer.

Use as a shoulder immobilizer should only be at the direction of

the patient’s physician or other qualied healthcare provider.

A. Remove waist strap from

waistband by releasing the

hook fastener attached to

the front end of waistband.

B. At the opposite end of

the waist strap, release the

hook fastener and thread

the strap out through the plastic buckle.

C. Remove waistband from sling by detaching the hook and loop

fasteners. 2” x 9” mesh strap should now be secured to the front

and back sling panels close to the upper arm.

1. Strap Removal

A. Orient waistband so the long at section is toward body and

exercise ball is in front. For use on

left arm remove elastic ball holder

and rotate 180°, reattach to front

end of waistband/strap.

B. Curve waistband to match patient's

waistline, this will provide a stable

platform for the arm support and reduce migration.

C. Shape outer frame section for desired abduction/rotation.

Waistband can be adjusted to provide shoulder abduction from 10°

to 45° and from full internal rotation to 70° of external rotation as

specied by the physician or other qualied healthcare provider.

D. Apply at patient’s waist on their affected side. Wrap strap around

the patient’s waist and secure buckle at the front of waistband.

E. If the waistband can be easily pushed down, tighten waist strap.

Strap should be snug but not cause discomfort.

F. Go to Steps 5 through 7 for set-up of sling. When both the sling

and waistband are properly t attach the sling to waistband by

securing hook and loop portions together.

A. Unscrew the 2 threaded knobs to remove the arm support from

the waistband. (You will nd temporary thread locking liquid on the

fasteners which may make initial removal

difcult but helps prevent accidental

loosening - Pliers may be needed).

B. Orient waistband so the long at

section is toward body and exercise

ball is in front. For use on left arm

remove elastic ball holder and rotate 180°, reattach to front end of

waistband/strap.

C. Curve waistband to match patient's waistline, this will provide a

stable platform for the airplane splint and reduce migration.

D. Continue with Steps 4 through 7.

Adjusting Strap Lengths

A. Unbuckle Comfort Harness Strap and guide strap around the

back, sliding opposite arm through the sling loop.

B. Secure front buckle at sling, leaving the strap loose at this time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

5. Sizing and Applying the Sling

Shoulder sling features

a universal design that

accommodates a wide

variety of patients, tting

a forearm length from 9”-

20”. Length is measured

from wrist to elbow. Sling

comes shipped as a typical

medium right arm sling.

2. Fitting and Securing the Waistband

(10to 45)

1. Shoulder Abduction (10to 90)

6. Sizing Sling Length and Thumb Loop

A. Release front hook closure at shoulder strap buckle. Adjust sling

length by removing the forearm section and reapplying in the

desired position.

B. Proper t: Edge of sling should

extend to rst knuckle (PIP joint)

on the pinkie nger, ensure elbow

is positioned as far back in the

pocket as possible.

C. Release thumb loop strap and

align bottom fold of strap with

third metacarpal.

D. Thumb should rest comfortably inside loop when properly t.

E. Hand should rest fully along the bottom of the sling and never be

suspended by the thumb loop. Trim excess strap and secure to hook

at top.

F. Secure the pillow to the sling by reapplying the 2” x 9” mesh strap

across the top of the sling. Locate close to the elbow to help prevent

the arm from sliding forward in the sling.

G. Reapply front hook closure to secure the front panel for use.

D. Apply the Mesh

Airplane Platform Cover

to the airplane platform

and position to cover all

metal edges.

E. Attach the Retaining

Strap to properly secure

positioning blocks.

3. Fitting the Metal Waistband (45to 90)

4. Setup of Airplane Components (45to 90)

C. Insert the foam

positioning blocks into

the airplane platform for

60° or 90° abduction.

The foam blocks should

fit tight to the Airplane

Platform with the thumb

knobs aligning with the

cutouts in the foam.

A. Remove arm support

from waistband and

place the airplane

platform on the

waistband and secure

with 2 threaded knobs.

B. Attach the arm

support to airplane

platform with 2 screws

and threaded knobs.

Adjust along the slots

based on patient’s arm

length.

A. With both the sling and waistband properly t apply the

waistband and airplane components to patient’s waist on their

affected side. Wrap strap around the patient’s waist and secure

buckle at the front of waistband.

B. Attach the

sling to the

arm support by

securing hook

and loop portions

together.

C. If the

waistband can

be easily pushed

down, tighten

waist strap.

A. Remove the sling from the

waistband and set aside.

B. Go to Step 2 or Step 3

for Fitting the Waistband

(Instructions shows right arm

assembly).

NOTE: When using product

with shoulder abduction from

10° to 45° it is not necessary

to attach airplane platform.

7. Fitting and Securing the Waistband

(45to 90)A. Locate webbing loop on the

back end of the sling.

B. Thread hook end of strap

through webbing loop and

secure back onto strap.

A. Wrap strap around the

patient’s waist and secure the

hook fastener to the front sling

panel.

B. Adjust waist strap length as

needed for a secure t. Strap

should be snug but not cause

discomfort.

2. Attaching Strap to Sling

3. Final Waist Strap Fit

Converting to Shoulder Immobilizer

This product can also be stepped-down to a shoulder immobilizer.

Use as a shoulder immobilizer should only be at the direction of

the patient’s physician or other qualied healthcare provider.

A. Remove waist strap from

waistband by releasing the

hook fastener attached to

the front end of waistband.

B. At the opposite end of

the waist strap, release the

hook fastener and thread

the strap out through the plastic buckle.

C. Remove waistband from sling by detaching the hook and loop

fasteners. 2” x 9” mesh strap should now be secured to the front

and back sling panels close to the upper arm.

1. Strap Removal

A. Orient waistband so the long at section is toward body and

exercise ball is in front. For use on

left arm remove elastic ball holder

and rotate 180°, reattach to front

end of waistband/strap.

B. Curve waistband to match patient's

waistline, this will provide a stable

platform for the arm support and reduce migration.

C. Shape outer frame section for desired abduction/rotation.

Waistband can be adjusted to provide shoulder abduction from 10°

to 45° and from full internal rotation to 70° of external rotation as

specied by the physician or other qualied healthcare provider.

D. Apply at patient’s waist on their affected side. Wrap strap around

the patient’s waist and secure buckle at the front of waistband.

E. If the waistband can be easily pushed down, tighten waist strap.

Strap should be snug but not cause discomfort.

F. Go to Steps 5 through 7 for set-up of sling. When both the sling

and waistband are properly t attach the sling to waistband by

securing hook and loop portions together.

A. Unscrew the 2 threaded knobs to remove the arm support from

the waistband. (You will nd temporary thread locking liquid on the

fasteners which may make initial removal

difcult but helps prevent accidental

loosening - Pliers may be needed).

B. Orient waistband so the long at

section is toward body and exercise

ball is in front. For use on left arm

remove elastic ball holder and rotate 180°, reattach to front end of

waistband/strap.

C. Curve waistband to match patient's waistline, this will provide a

stable platform for the airplane splint and reduce migration.

D. Continue with Steps 4 through 7.

Adjusting Strap Lengths

A. Unbuckle Comfort Harness Strap and guide strap around the

back, sliding opposite arm through the sling loop.

B. Secure front buckle at sling, leaving the strap loose at this time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

5. Sizing and Applying the Sling

Shoulder sling features

a universal design that

accommodates a wide

variety of patients, tting

a forearm length from 9”-

20”. Length is measured

from wrist to elbow. Sling

comes shipped as a typical

medium right arm sling.

2. Fitting and Securing the Waistband

(10to 45)

1. Shoulder Abduction (10to 90)

6. Sizing Sling Length and Thumb Loop

A. Release front hook closure at shoulder strap buckle. Adjust sling

length by removing the forearm section and reapplying in the

desired position.

B. Proper t: Edge of sling should

extend to rst knuckle (PIP joint)

on the pinkie nger, ensure elbow

is positioned as far back in the

pocket as possible.

C. Release thumb loop strap and

align bottom fold of strap with

third metacarpal.

D. Thumb should rest comfortably inside loop when properly t.

E. Hand should rest fully along the bottom of the sling and never be

suspended by the thumb loop. Trim excess strap and secure to hook

at top.

F. Secure the pillow to the sling by reapplying the 2” x 9” mesh strap

across the top of the sling. Locate close to the elbow to help prevent

the arm from sliding forward in the sling.

G. Reapply front hook closure to secure the front panel for use.

D. Apply the Mesh

Airplane Platform Cover

to the airplane platform

and position to cover all

metal edges.

E. Attach the Retaining

Strap to properly secure

positioning blocks.

3. Fitting the Metal Waistband (45to 90)

4. Setup of Airplane Components (45to 90)

C. Insert the foam

positioning blocks into

the airplane platform for

60° or 90° abduction.

The foam blocks should

fit tight to the Airplane

Platform with the thumb

knobs aligning with the

cutouts in the foam.

A. Remove arm support

from waistband and

place the airplane

platform on the

waistband and secure

with 2 threaded knobs.

B. Attach the arm

support to airplane

platform with 2 screws

and threaded knobs.

Adjust along the slots

based on patient’s arm

length.

A. With both the sling and waistband properly t apply the

waistband and airplane components to patient’s waist on their

affected side. Wrap strap around the patient’s waist and secure

buckle at the front of waistband.

B. Attach the

sling to the

arm support by

securing hook

and loop portions

together.

C. If the

waistband can

be easily pushed

down, tighten

waist strap.

A. Remove the sling from the

waistband and set aside.

B. Go to Step 2 or Step 3

for Fitting the Waistband

(Instructions shows right arm

assembly).

NOTE: When using product

with shoulder abduction from

10° to 45° it is not necessary

to attach airplane platform.

7. Fitting and Securing the Waistband

(45to 90)A. Locate webbing loop on the

back end of the sling.

B. Thread hook end of strap

through webbing loop and

secure back onto strap.

A. Wrap strap around the

patient’s waist and secure the

hook fastener to the front sling

panel.

B. Adjust waist strap length as

needed for a secure t. Strap

should be snug but not cause

discomfort.

2. Attaching Strap to Sling

3. Final Waist Strap Fit

Converting to Shoulder Immobilizer

This product can also be stepped-down to a shoulder immobilizer.

Use as a shoulder immobilizer should only be at the direction of

the patient’s physician or other qualied healthcare provider.

A. Remove waist strap from

waistband by releasing the

hook fastener attached to

the front end of waistband.

B. At the opposite end of

the waist strap, release the

hook fastener and thread

the strap out through the plastic buckle.

C. Remove waistband from sling by detaching the hook and loop

fasteners. 2” x 9” mesh strap should now be secured to the front

and back sling panels close to the upper arm.

1. Strap Removal

A. Orient waistband so the long at section is toward body and

exercise ball is in front. For use on

left arm remove elastic ball holder

and rotate 180°, reattach to front

end of waistband/strap.

B. Curve waistband to match patient's

waistline, this will provide a stable

platform for the arm support and reduce migration.

C. Shape outer frame section for desired abduction/rotation.

Waistband can be adjusted to provide shoulder abduction from 10°

to 45° and from full internal rotation to 70° of external rotation as

specied by the physician or other qualied healthcare provider.

D. Apply at patient’s waist on their affected side. Wrap strap around

the patient’s waist and secure buckle at the front of waistband.

E. If the waistband can be easily pushed down, tighten waist strap.

Strap should be snug but not cause discomfort.

F. Go to Steps 5 through 7 for set-up of sling. When both the sling

and waistband are properly t attach the sling to waistband by

securing hook and loop portions together.

A. Unscrew the 2 threaded knobs to remove the arm support from

the waistband. (You will nd temporary thread locking liquid on the

fasteners which may make initial removal

difcult but helps prevent accidental

loosening - Pliers may be needed).

B. Orient waistband so the long at

section is toward body and exercise

ball is in front. For use on left arm

remove elastic ball holder and rotate 180°, reattach to front end of

waistband/strap.

C. Curve waistband to match patient's waistline, this will provide a

stable platform for the airplane splint and reduce migration.

D. Continue with Steps 4 through 7.

Adjusting Strap Lengths

A. Unbuckle Comfort Harness Strap and guide strap around the

back, sliding opposite arm through the sling loop.

B. Secure front buckle at sling, leaving the strap loose at this time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

5. Sizing and Applying the Sling

Shoulder sling features

a universal design that

accommodates a wide

variety of patients, tting

a forearm length from 9”-

20”. Length is measured

from wrist to elbow. Sling

comes shipped as a typical

medium right arm sling.

2. Fitting and Securing the Waistband

(10to 45)

1. Shoulder Abduction (10to 90)

6. Sizing Sling Length and Thumb Loop

A. Release front hook closure at shoulder strap buckle. Adjust sling

length by removing the forearm section and reapplying in the

desired position.

B. Proper t: Edge of sling should

extend to rst knuckle (PIP joint)

on the pinkie nger, ensure elbow

is positioned as far back in the

pocket as possible.

C. Release thumb loop strap and

align bottom fold of strap with

third metacarpal.

D. Thumb should rest comfortably inside loop when properly t.

E. Hand should rest fully along the bottom of the sling and never be

suspended by the thumb loop. Trim excess strap and secure to hook

at top.

F. Secure the pillow to the sling by reapplying the 2” x 9” mesh strap

across the top of the sling. Locate close to the elbow to help prevent

the arm from sliding forward in the sling.

G. Reapply front hook closure to secure the front panel for use.

D. Apply the Mesh

Airplane Platform Cover

to the airplane platform

and position to cover all

metal edges.

E. Attach the Retaining

Strap to properly secure

positioning blocks.

3. Fitting the Metal Waistband (45to 90)

4. Setup of Airplane Components (45to 90)

C. Insert the foam

positioning blocks into

the airplane platform for

60° or 90° abduction.

The foam blocks should

fit tight to the Airplane

Platform with the thumb

knobs aligning with the

cutouts in the foam.

A. Remove arm support

from waistband and

place the airplane

platform on the

waistband and secure

with 2 threaded knobs.

B. Attach the arm

support to airplane

platform with 2 screws

and threaded knobs.

Adjust along the slots

based on patient’s arm

length.

A. With both the sling and waistband properly t apply the

waistband and airplane components to patient’s waist on their

affected side. Wrap strap around the patient’s waist and secure

buckle at the front of waistband.

B. Attach the

sling to the

arm support by

securing hook

and loop portions

together.

C. If the

waistband can

be easily pushed

down, tighten

waist strap.

A. Remove the sling from the

waistband and set aside.

B. Go to Step 2 or Step 3

for Fitting the Waistband

(Instructions shows right arm

assembly).

NOTE: When using product

with shoulder abduction from

10° to 45° it is not necessary

to attach airplane platform.

7. Fitting and Securing the Waistband

(45to 90)A. Locate webbing loop on the

back end of the sling.

B. Thread hook end of strap

through webbing loop and

secure back onto strap.

A. Wrap strap around the

patient’s waist and secure the

hook fastener to the front sling

panel.

B. Adjust waist strap length as

needed for a secure t. Strap

should be snug but not cause

discomfort.

2. Attaching Strap to Sling

3. Final Waist Strap Fit

Converting to Shoulder Immobilizer

This product can also be stepped-down to a shoulder immobilizer.

Use as a shoulder immobilizer should only be at the direction of

the patient’s physician or other qualied healthcare provider.

A. Remove waist strap from

waistband by releasing the

hook fastener attached to

the front end of waistband.

B. At the opposite end of

the waist strap, release the

hook fastener and thread

the strap out through the plastic buckle.

C. Remove waistband from sling by detaching the hook and loop

fasteners. 2” x 9” mesh strap should now be secured to the front

and back sling panels close to the upper arm.

1. Strap Removal