Z-Flex Fluidized Boot

• Designed to offload the heel and maintain an anatomically neutral foot position
• Built-in foot gate provides easy access for skin assessments without boot removal
• Z-Flo contours around vulnerable Achilles tendon
• Adjustable ankle straps accommodate a variety of leg sizes
• Compatible with sequential compression devices
• Integrated air chamber reduces the risk of hyperextension of the knee
• Drives high patient and staff satisfaction

Product description
Mölnlycke Z-flex™ Heel boot is a boot for offloading heels. The product is for single patient use only and shall not be used on multiple patients. The product is available in one size and aimed to fit a variety of leg sizes for adults/adolescents using elastic straps. 

Indications for use 
Offloading heels with or without wounds in bedridden patients

Warning(s)

• Do not stand or walk while using the boot. 
• To avoid puncturing, be careful when handling sharp objects in proximity of the product.

Precaution(s)

• Product provided non-sterile. Do not sterilize. Do no autoclave
• Do not X-ray through Fluidized heel boot. 
• No maintenance required. Not user repairable.
• Replace promptly if punctured or damaged.
• If the Fluidized positioner component is punctured, place the product in a sealed plastic bag to avoid spillage of the fluidized material.
• Please be cautious when using the product with patients experiencing excessive lower limb movements such as, restless legs syndrome, Chorea disease and agitated behaviour.
• Routinely inspect patients with contracture symptoms to confirm proper product placement.

Intended use
The Z-flex™ Heel boot is intended for offloading the heel and to redistribute pressure from the heel and Achilles tendon to the lower leg, shin and foot.
The Z-flex™ Heel boot may be used as part of a prophylactic therapy to prevent pressure injuries.

Intended use environment
The product is intended to be used in hospital environment, long-term care, nursing homes and home care.

Lifetime
The product can be used with one patient until it has deteriorated and does no longer fulfil its intended use.

Instructions for use
The Z-flex™ Heel boot is intended to be used by health care professional or lay person supervised by health care professional.

1. Remove the Z-flex™ Heel boot from the plastic bag.
2. Open all straps and flatten the Fluidized positioner. Place the heel centered over the aperture so that the Fluidized positioner cradles the Achilles tendon and the heel is offloaded. 
3. Close the adjustable straps begin at the knee and work down towards the foot. For accurate fit, slide a finger between the boot and the leg to confirm it is not too tight. 
4. Attach both ankle positioning straps, leaving the foot in desired angle/position.
5. To inspect heel, detach the ankle positioning straps and open the foot gate.
6. All lines and tubes should exit the boot through the strap openings. Do not run any lines or tubes 
7. down the side of the leg out through the aperture at the heel.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
Use hospital approved disinfectant or household antimicrobial cleaner / disinfectant according to the label instructions. Do not bleach. Extended use of alcohol- based disinfectants may reduce the life of the product.

Special storage conditions and handling conditions
The Z-flex™ Heel boot should be stored below 40°C (104°F). Long exposure to high temperatures may deteriorate the product prematurely.

Other information

• Do not use on multiple patients (single patient use only).
• The product is CT and MRI Safe. 
• Disposal should be handled according to local environmental procedures, the product can be incinerated.
• The product expiry date is printed on the packaging labels.

If any serious incident has occurred in relation to the use of Z-flex™ Heel boot, it should be reported to Mölnlycke Health Care and to your local competent authority.