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Country of Origin: USA
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- Weight: 0.35 lb
- Designed for patients on cots and backboards
- Polypropylene has 1800 lb break strength
- Available in nine colors and one three-piece set
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Dick Medical Supply
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MPN: 48152BK
- Phone: (614) 444-2300
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Frequently asked questions
What are the strap and buckle break strengths?
The DMS Disposable Polypropylene Strap is engineered for high-strength patient security during emergency transport. The certified break strengths for the main components are:
- Strap Webbing: The robust polypropylene material boasts a substantial break strength of 1800 lb.
- Plastic Double Adjust Buckle: The durable plastic buckle is independently rated with a break strength of 400 lb.
This robust construction ensures reliable, single-use restraint when securing patients to cots, stretchers, or backboards.
What is the strap's material break strength?
The DMS Disposable Polypropylene Strap provides robust security for patient restraint, featuring high break strengths for both the webbing and the buckle:<ul><li>Polypropylene Webbing: The strap material boasts a substantial break strength of 1800 lb, ensuring reliable security during emergency transport.</li><li>Plastic Double Adjust Buckle: The buckle mechanism itself has a break strength rating of 400 lb.</li></ul>These specifications highlight the durability required for safely securing patients onto cots, stretchers, and backboards.
Are multiple strap lengths available?
Yes, the DMS Disposable Polypropylene Strap is offered in two standard lengths to provide versatility when securing patients to cots, stretchers, or backboards:
- 5 Feet
- 7 Feet
These options are designed to work seamlessly with the included plastic double adjust buckle, enabling responders to perform quick, bidirectional length adjustments for optimal security.
What colors are available for color-coding?
Yes, these disposable polypropylene straps are offered in a wide selection of colors specifically to facilitate color-coding protocols in emergency and medical transport settings. This allows responders to quickly distinguish between different restraint assignments and usage.
The available individual colors are:
- Black
- Blue
- Green
- Neon Green
- Olive Drab
- Orange
- Red
- Yellow
- White
For added versatility, a specialized Red, White, and Blue Set is also offered as a convenient three-pack configuration.
Is this disposable strap suitable for EMS transport?
Yes, this strap is specifically designed as a reliable, single-use safety restraint for securing patients during Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transport.
It is intended for use on common transport equipment, including:
- Cots
- Stretchers
- Backboards
The design prioritizes safety and ease of use:
- High Security: The polypropylene material boasts a robust 1800 lb break strength, ensuring reliable patient security.
- Precise Adjustment: It features a plastic double-adjust buckle (rated for 400 lb break strength) that allows responders to quickly and precisely adjust the strap length in both directions.
- Secure Anchoring: The unique loop end provides a highly reliable attachment point by wrapping securely around the transport frame or handholds.
- Hygiene: The strap is designated for disposable, one-time use to maintain strict hygiene standards between patients.
Does the strap use a double adjust buckle?
Yes, this strap is equipped with a high-performance Plastic Double Adjust Buckle.
This specific design is critical for patient safety, as it allows responders to precisely customize the strap length in both directions for optimal tensioning and a secure, personalized fit. The buckle itself is rated for a break strength of 400 lb.
How does the strap securely connect?
The DMS Disposable Polypropylene Strap is specifically designed for secure attachment using a loop end.
This unique feature is engineered to:
- Securely wrap around the handholds or frame of emergency transport devices (such as cots, stretchers, and backboards).
- Ensure a robust and reliable connection for maximum patient safety.
Is this strap reusable?
No, the DMS Disposable Polypropylene Strap is designed for one-time use to promote hygiene and reduce the risk of cross-contamination between patients.
Are multiple colors available for coding purposes?
Yes, these disposable polypropylene straps are available in many distinct colors, making them ideal for organizational color coding and easily differentiating equipment or patient categories during emergency transport.The straps are offered in nine individual colors, plus a convenient three-pack set:* Individual Colors (9 Options): Black, Blue, Green, Neon Green, Olive Drab, Orange, Red, White, and Yellow.* Set Option: A Red, White, and Blue Set is also available, which includes three straps (one of each color) in a single pack.
Is this safety strap made in the USA?
Yes, the DMS Disposable Polypropylene Strap is proudly made in the USA.
This high-strength safety restraint is precision engineered and intended for single-use applications on emergency transport equipment like cots, stretchers, and backboards.
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