Heel Protection

Product Overview
Features and Benefits

Prevalon^® Standard Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector with Integrated Foot and Leg Stabilizer Wedge
	Helps to prevent heel ulcers by completely offloading the heel, delivering total continuous pressure relief. Contracture Strap maximizes support under the foot, helping prevent Achilles tendon shortening by maintaining the foot at 90 degrees while the patient is in bed. The fully integrated Prevalon Foot and Leg Stabilizer Wedge helps prevent lateral foot and leg rotation, reducing the risk to the peroneal nerve. Intermittent Compression Device (ICD) access ports

Prevalon^® Standard Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector
	Helps to prevent heel ulcers by completely offloading the heel, delivering total continuous pressure relief. Contracture Strap maximizes support under the foot, helping prevent Achilles tendon shortening by maintaining the foot at 90 degrees while the patient is in bed. Pontoon bottom helps hold foot in upright position Intermittent Compression Device (ICD) access ports

Prevalon^® XL Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector with Integrated Foot and Leg Stabilizer Wedge
	Specially designed to protect heels of patients with larger legs Recommended for patients with calf circumference of 18" - 24" (46cm-61cm) Overall dimensions 15% larger than Standard Size Prevalon Enhanced stability for better support of larger legs Helps to prevent heel ulcers by completely offloading the heel, delivering total continuous pressure relief. Contracture Strap maximizes support under the foot, helping prevent Achilles tendon shortening by maintaining the foot at 90 degrees while the patient is in bed. The fully integrated Prevalon Foot and Leg Stabilizer Wedge helps prevent lateral foot and leg rotation, reducing the risk to the peroneal nerve.

*Prevalon^® Petite* Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector**
	Prevents heel ulcers by completely offloading the heel, delivering total continuous pressure relief. Contracture Strap maximizes support under the foot, helping prevent Achilles tendon shortening by maintaining the foot at 90 degrees while the patient is in bed. Intended to fit women's feet sizes 7 or smaller, or a men's size 6 or smaller. This boot properly fits the dimensions of the smaller foot, ankle and calf for better fit, comfort and heel positioning.

Foot and leg Stabilizer Wedge
	Helps prevent lateral foot and leg rotation in the non-ambulatory patient. Helps reduce pressure on the lateral side of the leg, including the peroneal nerve. Securely attaches in seconds to the Prevalon Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector. Crush-resistant foam withstands weight and constant pressure from patient's leg.

Prevalon^® Standard Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector with Integrated Foot and Leg Stabilizer Wedge	Features	Benefits
	Pillow-style cushioning with pontoon bottom design	Provides a proven support surface Reduces foot rotation inside boot
	Contracture Strap	Delivers maximum support to the bottom of the foot to help prevent plantar flexion contractures
	Open, floated-heel design	Completely off-loads heel Allows for easy monitoring between assessments
	Soft comfort-grip interior	Minimizes friction and shear while keeping the foot in proper position. Breathable fabric provides good air circulation
	Stretch panels	Adjust quickly for a secure comfortable fit with no sharp edges or irritating straps
	Rip-stop nylon exterior	Helps maintain patient's freedom of movement by easily sliding over bed sheets
	Intermittent Compression Device (ICD) Access Ports	Convenient ports on Standard size Prevalon accommodate most devices to help boost compliance to DVT prevention protocol.
	Integrated wedge	Helps prevent lateral foot and leg rotation, reducing the risk to the peroneal nerve Integrated design allows for proper placement of wedge on either the right or left side

Prevalon^® Standard Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector	Features	Benefits
	Pillow-style cushioning with pontoon bottom design	Provides a proven support surface Reduces foot rotation inside boot
	Contracture Strap	Delivers maximum support to the bottom of the foot to help prevent plantar flexion contractures
	Open, floated-heel design	Completely off-loads heel Allows for easy monitoring between assessments
	Soft comfort-grip interior	Minimizes friction and shear while keeping the foot in proper position. Breathable fabric provides good air circulation
	Stretch panels	Adjust quickly for a secure comfortable fit with no sharp edges or irritating straps
	Rip-stop nylon exterior	Helps maintain patient's freedom of movement by easily sliding over bed sheets
	Intermittent Compression Device (ICD) Access Ports	Convenient ports on Standard size Prevalon accommodate most devices to help boost compliance to DVT prevention protocol.
	Available in petite size with adjustable straps	Stretch panels adjust quickly for a secure comfortable fit on both the standard and petite size boots

Prevalon^® XL Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector with Integrated Foot and Leg Stabilizer Wedg	Features	Benefits
	Pillow-style cushioning with pontoon bottom design	Provides a proven support surface Reduces foot rotation inside boot
	Increased fiber filling	Improves stability and stiffness for better support of larger legs
	Stiffened pontoon base	Supports added weight of larger legs
	Contracture Strap	Delivers maximum support to the bottom of the foot to help prevent plantar flexion contractures
	Open, floated-heel design	Completely off-loads heel Allows for easy monitoring between assessments
	Soft comfort-grip interior	Minimizes friction and shear while keeping the foot in proper position. Breathable fabric provides good air circulation
	Stretch panels	Adjust quickly for a secure comfortable fit with no sharp edges or irritating straps
	Rip-stop nylon exterior	Helps maintain patient's freedom of movement by easily sliding over bed sheets
	Ready-made opening for SCD sleeve	Compatible with the most widely used sequential compression devices (SCDs)
	Integrated wedge	Helps prevent lateral foot and leg rotation, reducing the risk to the peroneal nerve Integrated design allows for proper placement of wedge on either the right or left side
	Available in standard size with adjustable straps	Stretch panels adjust quickly for a secure comfortable fit on both the standard and xl size boots

*Prevalon^® Petite* Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector**	Features	Benefits
	Pillow-style cushioning with pontoon bottom design	Provides a proven support surface Reduces foot rotation inside boot
	Contracture Strap	Delivers maximum support to the bottom of the foot to help prevent plantar flexion contractures
	Open, floated-heel design	Completely off-loads heel Allows for easy monitoring between assessments
	Soft comfort-grip interior	Minimizes friction and shear while keeping the foot in proper position. Breathable fabric provides good air circulation
	Stretch panels	Adjust quickly for a secure comfortable fit with no sharp edges or irritating straps
	Rip-stop nylon exterior	Helps maintain patient's freedom of movement by easily sliding over bed sheets
	Ready-made opening for SCD sleeve	Compatible with the most widely used sequential compression devices (SCDs)
	Available in standard size with adjustable straps	Stretch panels adjust quickly for a secure comfortable fit on both the standard and petite size boots

Foot and leg Stabilizer Wedge	Features	Benefits
	Securely attaches in seconds to the Prevalon Pressure-Relieving Heel Protector	Helps prevent lateral foot and leg rotation in the non-ambulatory patient Helps reduce pressure on the lateral side of the leg, including the peroneal nerve
	Crush-resistant foam	Withstands weight and constant pressure from patient's leg