Product Description
What this product is and who it is for
The HEELMEDIX Advanced Heel Protector (Standard / One Size, Medline MDT823330) is a foam, boot‑style heel off‑loader intended for use on bedbound patients to help off‑load the heel and reduce pressure, friction and shear. It is intended for clinicians, caregivers, and patients requiring heel protection while in bed.
Specifications
- Model: MDT823330 (Standard / One Size Fits Most). - Calf circumference: 11–19 inches (27.9–48.2 cm). - Open‑heel design to allow airflow and visual skin monitoring. - Three tubing ports on each side for intermittent compression devices; sequential compression tubing may be routed between top straps as instructed. - Outer material commonly listed as easy‑clean nylon; inner lining described as soft suede‑like / faux‑suede and absorbent. - Adjustable side straps with hook‑and‑loop closure; color‑coded straps/tabs aid sizing alignment. - Optional stabilizer wedge available as a separate SKU or in 'with wedge' packaging.
What is included
- One HEELMEDIX Advanced Heel Protector (Standard / MDT823330). - Some sellers list a mesh laundry bag and printed instructions as included; availability of the mesh bag varies by seller/pack configuration — confirm when ordering.
Condition and packaging
- Product is sold new by the manufacturer and distributors under SKU MDT823330. - Photographs supplied show a single protector with no retail box visible; packaging configuration (boxed, bagged, sealed) is not shown in the supplied image and should be confirmed with the seller.
Usage notes
- Designed for use while the patient is in bed to off‑load the heel; the product is single‑patient use and the patient must not walk or stand while wearing the device. - Compatible with intermittent and sequential compression devices when tubing is routed through the indicated ports; ensure tubing does not contact skin. - Clean by wiping with a damp cloth per manufacturer instructions; follow facility infection‑control procedures.
Limitations and warnings
- Not to be used as footwear for walking or standing. - Single‑patient use indicated by manufacturer; reuse policies should follow facility and local infection‑control guidance. - Confirm size selection (Petite / Standard / X‑Large) against the calf circumference ranges before purchase; choosing the wrong size is a common error. - If you require confirmation of included accessories (mesh bag, wedge) or packaging state, verify with the seller before purchase.
