Epitact Rigid Thumb Brace - Night (Right Hand)

Wearing the Epitact Rigid Thumb Brace - Night (Right Hand) helps to relieve joint pain at the base of the thumb and contributes to slowing the progression of thumb osteoarthritis.

Functioning: The Epitact Orthotic holds the thumb in a resting position while opening the joint between the index finger and the thumb. The alignment of the bones restricts the forces exerted on the trapeziometacarpal joint and helps to relieve pain.

Specifics: The rigid Orthotic becomes highly flexible when you submerge it in hot water. As soon as you put it on, it will mould to the shape of your hand and hold your thumb in a natural resting position. It hardens and becomes rigid again in a few minutes: you then have an orthotic with a perfect fit.

Ergonomics: Very comfortable, light and ultra-thin, helping you to forget all about the Orthotic while you sleep.

Lifespan: When looked after properly, you can wear it on a daily basis for several months.

Note: In addition to the rigid Orthotic for night-time use, we advise that you also wear an Epitact Flexible Orthotic for daytime use, which absorbs traumatic micro-mobilisations; thereby helping to reduce pain.

Composition: 47% polyamide / elastane blend fabric, 53% thermo forming plastic.

INDICATIONS:

Regularly wearing the night splint helps to relieve joint pain at the base of the thumb, and limit the progression of basal thumb arthritis.

FUNCTIONS:

The Epitact rigid splint holds the thumb in a resting position, opening up the web space between the index finger and the thumb. The alignment of the bones limit the forces on the trapeziometacarpal joint and helps to relieve pain. Custom made; it is heat-mouldable, the Epitact splint is very comfortable and you may not even notice that you are wearing it while you sleep.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

This product is a night use splint.
Two versions are available: right hand and left hand.

HEAT MOULDING:
- Follow the heat moulding instructions supplied.
- The splint can be heat moulded several times if necessary.

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS:
- Slip the splint onto your hand by sliding your thumb into the thumb section.
- Insert the hook and loop strap through the loop at the base of the thumb and tighten the splint gently around the wrist.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

- Machine wash at 30°C
- Do not use stain removers (acetone, solvents, etc.)
- Leave to dry naturally. Do not iron. Do not expose to heat (>50°C).

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

- The product has undergone all the regulatory tests required by ISO standard 10993-1.
If, in spite of this precaution an incident occurs, discontinue use of the product immediately and inform Millet Innovation.

- Do not use on an unprotected wound.
- In the event of severe oedema: monitor the hand during use. Remove the splint if it is too tight and impedes circulation. When in doubt seek advice from your GP or your pharmacist.
- Do not use near a flame or incandescent material.

COMPOSITION : 53% heat mouldable plastic, 47% polyamide / elastane fabric.
Millet Innovation cannot be held liable in cases where the manufacturer’s recommendations have not been followed during use.