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Cleaning
* Requires no laundering. Wipe over with an antiseptic solution or a mild detergent

Note (regarding the use of an electric blanket / heating pad under the gel pad)
* Action Products advised that the heating pad be placed under the pad and pre-warm it. You must be extremely careful that the pad does not get too hot or develop hot spots as this will carry through the Akton pad and the patient could get burned. They should not take it above 103F as this could cause burns to the patient. If the patient has no feeling then someone must check the patient at all times to prevent burns caused by the heating pad. The Action pad merely will transfer the heat as the heating pad produces it.
* Follow the manufacturer's directions when using a heating pad / electric blanket.

Place Of Manufacture

Action Products Inc (USA)

Price Guide

$162 pair 20401 Heel & Elbow Protectors - for moderate to high risk
$138 pair 20401A Heel & Elbow Protectors - for low risk

Models

* 20401 Heel & Elbow Protectors - for moderate to high risk. 95mm thick
* 20401A Heel & Elbow Protectors - for low risk. 48mm thick

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
www.ilcnsw.asn.au/home/assistive_technology/standards

TGA
Many of the items on the ILC NSW website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.