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Condition:
- Weight: 3.25 lb
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Learn more:
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MFR:
BSN Medical/Jobst
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 7800901
- Phone: (800) 537-1063
Frequently asked questions
Is this system recommended for diabetic foot ulcers?
Yes, the Bsn Medical/Jobst Cutimed Off-Loader Total Contact Cast System is specifically designed for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
It is clinically recommended as the primary intervention, especially when a wound has:
- Failed to heal significantly after four weeks of initial, standard treatment.
- Requires effective off-loading.
The system’s core function is to promote healing by actively minimizing damaging shear and friction forces applied to the ulcerated tissue. It provides a complete, specialized, and cost-effective treatment kit.
How does the Off-Loader system promote healing?
The Cutimed Off-Loader Total Contact Cast System promotes the healing of diabetic foot ulcers by addressing the mechanical forces that impede recovery. It functions as a specialized treatment kit that offers several key advantages:
- Reduction of Damaging Forces: The system is specifically engineered to actively reduce harmful shear and friction forces applied to the wound site, which are major barriers to healing in diabetic foot ulcers.
- Targeted Intervention: This comprehensive system is recommended as the primary intervention for wounds that fail to show significant healing progress after four weeks of initial treatment.
- Complete Treatment Modality: As a total contact cast kit, it promotes patient compliance, ensures optimal pressure redistribution, and provides a complete, cost-effective solution for advanced wound care.
What specific items are in the Plaster/Synthetic kit?
The Plaster & Synthetic Combination Kit is a comprehensive Total Contact Cast (TCC) system, specialized for treating diabetic foot ulcers by minimizing shear and friction forces.
The kit provides all necessary materials for wound care, padding, and casting:
I. Wound Care and Padding Components
- (1) Cutimed Cavity
- (4) 2 x 2” Cotton Gauze
- (1) 3” Delta Terry-Net Stockinette
- (2) 4” Specialist100 Cotton Cast Padding Rolls
- (1) Delta Terry-Net Adhesive Felt
- (1) Open Cell Foam
II. Casting Materials
Plaster Rolls:
- (2) 4” Ortho-Flex Elstaic Plaster Rolls
- (3) 4” Extra Fast Gypsona S Rolls
Synthetic Conformable Rolls (Delta-Lite):
- (1) 3” Delta-Lite Conformable Roll
- (2) 4” Delta-Lite Conformable Rolls
Does this system effectively reduce shear and friction?
Yes, a core functional benefit of the Cutimed Off-Loader Total Contact Cast System is its ability to reduce mechanical stress on the wound site.
- Reduces Shear and Friction: The system is specifically engineered to actively reduce damaging shear and friction forces applied to the ulcer.
- Promotes Healing: By minimizing these stresses, it helps create a more conducive environment for healing.
- Targeted Use: This capability makes the system highly recommended as the first choice for managing diabetic foot ulcers that have not shown significant healing progress after four weeks of initial treatment.
Is this system indicated for non-healing ulcers?
Yes, this system is specifically indicated for advanced wound care and is considered the first-choice treatment for diabetic foot ulcers. It is recommended when an ulcer has not shown significant healing progression after four weeks of standard initial treatment. The system promotes healing by actively reducing mechanical stress on the wound site, primarily by minimizing harmful shear and friction forces.
Is the Cutimed Off-Loader designed for diabetic foot ulcers?
Yes, the Bsn Medical/Jobst Cutimed Off-Loader Total Contact Cast System is specifically designed as a complete treatment kit for managing diabetic foot ulcers.
It is highly recommended as the first choice for specific wounds, particularly those that have not shown significant healing progress after four weeks of initial therapy.
This system promotes an environment conducive to healing by:
- Providing total contact to the affected area.
- Actively reducing damaging shear and friction forces at the wound site, which is crucial for therapeutic off-loading.
Is the Off-Loader system a complete treatment kit?
Yes, the BSN Medical/Jobst Cutimed Off-Loader Total Contact Cast System is designed as a comprehensive and complete treatment kit specifically for total contact casting protocols used in managing diabetic foot ulcers. This design offers significant value by:
- Targeted Efficacy: It is recommended as the first choice for wounds that show no significant healing progress after four weeks.
- Mechanical Stress Reduction: The system is engineered to actively reduce damaging shear and friction forces on the wound site, promoting an environment conducive to healing.
- Streamlined Management: It is a cost-effective solution that simplifies inventory, reducing the need to stock multiple individual components.
The system is available in two distinct configurations, both including necessary casting and padding materials:
- Synthetic Combo Kit
- Plaster & Synthetic Combo Kit
Is the Off-Loader system cost-effective?
Yes, the Bsn Medical/Jobst Cutimed Off-Loader Total Contact Cast System is promoted as a cost-effective solution for advanced ulcer management.
This efficiency is achieved primarily through:
- Complete Kit Solution: It is a comprehensive treatment kit that includes all necessary casting and padding materials in one package.
- Inventory Optimization: This all-in-one design helps healthcare facilities streamline logistics and reduces the need to stock and manage multiple individual inventory components.
What are the key benefits of this system?
The Bsn Medical/Jobst Cutimed Off-Loader Total Contact Cast System offers both significant clinical advantages and efficiency benefits:
- Accelerates Healing: It is indicated as the first choice for managing diabetic foot ulcers that have not shown significant healing progress after four weeks of conventional treatment.
- Reduces Mechanical Damage: The system is engineered to actively reduce harmful shear and friction forces applied to the wound site, promoting a better environment for recovery.
- Comprehensive Treatment Kit: It serves as a complete, targeted solution specifically designed for off-loading treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.
- Cost and Inventory Efficiency: This all-in-one kit is promoted as a ** cost-effective solution** that streamlines resource management and reduces the need for multiple inventory components.
Does this system simplify inventory management?
Yes, the Cutimed Off-Loader Total Contact Cast System is specifically designed for inventory optimization and to simplify stock management.
It is provided as a complete treatment kit, consolidating all essential components (including Cutimed Cavity, specialized rolls, gauze, and padding materials) into a single package. This approach significantly:
- Reduces the need to stock multiple individual inventory items.
- Streamlines purchasing and supply management.
- Contributes to a cost-effective solution for diabetic foot ulcer management.