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Heelift
* Available in either convoluted or smooth foam
* The base of the bootie has a Tricot backing which minimises friction between the boot and bed linen. This allows the wearer to move easily, and ensures the bootie stays in place. It also minimises shear
* The Heelift creates a no pressure zone and allows for lower limb positioning for extra support under the calf or to provide more support to prevent foot drop

Heelift Traction
* The Heelift Traction boot provides an inventive method of applying skin traction to help stabilize femur fractions prior to surgery
* With up to 4kgs of straight skin traction for fracture pain relief, the bootie helps prevent heel and malleolar injuries and avert peroneal nerve pressure at the fibular head. It also provides support to avoid heel cord contracture
* Once traction is no longer required the traction components can be removed, converting it to a Heelift Smooth suspension boot

Elbowlift
* The Elbowlift protects the sensitive olecranon and olecranon bursa from friction burns and contusions
* The elbow is elevated to create a no pressure zone, and protects against ulnar neuritis, pressure pain and injuries, and skin injury

Cleaning
* The Heelift and Elbowlift products are machine washable in laundry bag and can be machine dried

Models

* Heelift
* Heelift Traction
* Elbowlift

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.