Disposable medical casting tape consists of knitted fiberglass fabric impregnated with a water-activated polyurethane resin.
It is mainly used for orthopedic external fixation, artificial limb assisting tool, supporting tool, etc.
II. Product Features:
Compared with POP bandage, they have these advantages:
1. High hardness(20 times harder) and light weight(1/5 of POP bandage).
2. Good air-permeability.
3. Fast solidification.
Orthopedic casting tape--10min;
Orthopedic splint--20min;
POP bandage--24h
4. Through X-ray radiolucency.
5. Good waterproofness. Patients can wear it to bathe.
6. Convenient operation and better shape.
7. Comfortable and safe.
8. Easy to remove.
Orthopedic casting tape-- use electric plaster saw;
Orthopedic splint--use scissors
9. Various specifications and colors.
Specification: 2" 3" 4" 5" 6"
Color: White, blue, red, green, yellow etc.
IV. Use Method:
1. Apply 1-2 layers stockinet over the affected part and additional padding can be used.
2. Wear surgical gloves.
3. Before opening the bag, choose the proper size.
4. Immerse the cast in room temperature water(20~25℃) for 4~6 seconds and squeeze it 2~3 times.
The warmer the water is, the shorter the setting time is.
5. Wrap the cast spirally. Just 3~4 layers should be wrapped on the non-weight-bearing position and 5~6 layers should be wrapped
on the weight-bearing position.
6. Smooth and rub the surface to achieve good adhesiveness between layers. Operation should be finished in 3~5 minutes.
7. Use electric plaster saw to remove it.
Disposable Medical Orthopedic Casting Tape &Bandage