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This design allows the foot to be placed on the shoe and then 'wrapped' with two easily adjustable hook and loop tape straps (fasteners). These are located across the heel and on the top of the shoe to allow step in entry.

Features
* Medical quality sheep wool is woven through synthetic fibre (XD1900, blue in colour). It is machine washable and does not require special shampoos.
* Suitable for people at risk of developing pressure sores
* Provides support and pressure relief. Reduces pressure, friction (shear) and moisture build up, the primary factors that cause pressure ulcers
* AirTec- increases air and moisture circulation, creating higher absorption
* Machine washable, high temperature disinfection
* Durable, long life and robust
* Natural pure wool fibres - high density, soft, cushioning resilient
* Urine Resistant
* Sold in pairs
* Available in sizes XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.

Place Of Manufacture

HealthCare Innovations (SA) Australia

Price Guide

Price is from Independence Australia.

Models

* The Pressure Care Boot - has a washable solid sole and an open toe. It fastens around the heel and over the instep
* The Wrap Around Boot - has a closed toe and heel and a solid sole. It has a single fastener over the instep
* The Short Slipper Boot - has a soft indoor sole. The boot covers the heel, sides and sole of the foot but has an opening tongue with two Velcro? fasteners for easy access
* The Tall Slipper Boot - is helpful for people who need to rest their leg on an incline. It comes to below the knee with several Velcro? straps

Maintenance

* They can be washed at 80C (domestic washing machine)

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
http://at-aust.org/home/assistive_technology/standards.html

TGA
Many of the items on the Assistive Technology Australia website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.

The TGA number for this product is ARTG ID 148272