4.
Position the shoulder pad on the affected shoulder. Loop the chest and back straps through the D-rings on the shoulder pad and then
through the D-rings on the waist pad (Figure 4). Adjust the straps so that the shoulder pad is centered on the shoulder. The waist pad
can be positioned more anteriorly or posteriorly as needed so the chest strap does not impinge on the breasts of female users.
5.
Loop the end of the “Y” straps from the shoulder cuff through the D-ring on the humeral cuff and pull upward to reduce the
subluxation. Secure the hook closure. (Figure 5.)
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To be used under the guidance of a
qualified medical professional.
Instructions For Care
1.
Wash in cold water using a mild soap.
2.
Air dry.
3.
Do not dry near heat or in the sun.
North Coast Hemi Sling Instructions
Independent Donning and Doffing
To remove the sling, have the user loosen the “Y” strap without undoing it from the D-rings. Loosen the straps on the humeral cuff
enough for it to be slipped off. Release the waist strap. Release the chest strap from the waist strap and slip the sling off. Do not release
or loosen the back strap.
To don the sling, first loosely secure the straps of the humeral cuff through the D-ring and attach the shoulder pad. Next, slip the humeral
cuff on and position the shoulder pad on the top of the shoulder. Tighten the straps of the humeral cuff. Position the waist pad and
tighten the waist belt. Slip the chest strap through the waist pad D-ring and adjust for comfort.
Loop straps
through the
D-rings.
Pull strap
upward and
secure the
hook closure.
Order Information
NC15999 Small/Medium
NC16000 Medium/Large
Figure 4
Figure 5
Y-strap
