CORFLEX Ranger II ER Shoulder Pillow w/Sling User guide

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.
Sizing Sling Length and Thumb Loop
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1. Sizing Sling Length and Thumb Loop
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Application Instructions
A. Pillow is designed to place the arm in approximately 30°of abduction.
B. Once the pillow is properly located, attach the sling to the foam
pillow by securing the hook and loop portions together.
C. 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.
2. Securing Sling and Pillow
A. Remove sling from pillow and
set aside.
B. Orient pillow so that curved
surface is toward body and
exercise ball is at front of pillow.
For use on left arm remove elastic
ball holder and rotate 180°,
reattach to front end of pillow.
C. Apply foam pillow at patient’s
waist on their affected side. Wrap strap around the patient’s waist and
secure buckle at the front of pillow.
D. If the foam block can be easily pushed down, tighten waist strap
Strap should be snug but not cause discomfort.
1. Fitting the Pillow
Pillow Application
A. Ensure that any open wounds and/or surgical sites are properly
covered before applying the sling.
B. Sling is congured for use on the right arm/shoulder. For left arm
application: properly orient sling, unbuckle strap at wrist end of sling
and rotate before reinserting. Check that strap is not twisted and that
front shoulder strap hook adjustment is accessible from front of strap.
C. Release top hook closure at shoulder strap buckle allowing front
panel of sling to open fully. While supporting affected arm at 90°,
gently place arm into sling with elbow positioned as far back as
possible in sling pocket.
D. Sling length t: Edge of sling should extend to rst knuckle (PIP
joint) on the pinkie nger. Adjust sling length, if needed, by removing
the forearm section and reapplying in the desired position.
E. Release thumb loop strap and align bottom fold of strap with
third metacarpal. Thumb should rest comfortably inside loop when
properly t and maintain the wrist and hand in a neutral position.
F. Trim excess strap and reapply top hook closure to secure the front
panel for use.
G. Hand should rest fully along the bottom of the sling and never be
suspended by the thumb loop.
Comfort Harness Application
1. 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.

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A. Remove waist strap from
pillow by releasing the hook
fastener attached to the
front end of the pillow.
B. At the opposite end of
waist strap, release the hook
fastener and thread strap out
through the plastic buckle.
C. Remove pillow 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.
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.
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Care instructions
Sling 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. Waist pillow can be
surface washed using warm water and a detergent for delicate
fabrics or wiped clean with a mild disinfectant. Do not immerse
pillow 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 protocols involving shoulder immobilization in
external rotation to help reduce the incidence of recurrent
dislocation.
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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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Sizing: Fits waist circumference of 24”-48”. Sling ts forearm length from
9”-20”, length is measured from wrist to elbow.
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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.
1. Pillow Removal
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.
NOTE:
The three-point adjustable strapping system makes it easy to apply when
intravenous (IV) lines are present. Simply release the lower front tab (F),
adjust the position of the IV lines and reattach the hook tab.
2. Sizing the Comfort Harness
A. To ensure a proper t,
always adjust back strap rst.
B. Locate the plastic triangle
along the inside border of
the scapula aligning the
point with the spine of the
scapula or roughly the level
of the T3 vertebrae.
C. With the abduction
pillow properly positioned,
adjust the strap length that
connects the plastic triangle
to the sling. Remove alligator
tab and trim if needed.
D. Next adjust the location
of the C-shaped pad that will
sit on the front of the patient.
The top edge of the pad
should be located at the tip
of the shoulder or AC joint.
E. For the initial tting
reposition the hook tabs that
contact the elastic portion of
the strap, not the ends that
fall on the C-shaped pad.
F. A more precise t can be
controlled by moving the
location of the front tabs that
fasten to the C-shaped pad.
D
A
ADJUST BACK
STRAP FIRST
HOOK TAB
(ADDITIONAL TAB
LOCATED UNDER
ARM AREA)
C
F
PLACE
PLASTIC
TRIANGLE
IN PROPER
POSITION
POSITION FRONT TABS
FOR A MORE PRECISE FIT
ADJUST STRAP
LENGTH FOR
BEST FIT
B
E
C-SHAPE PAD