New 6Y80 Adapt Transfemoral Liner & Blistering
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Title:
New 6Y80 Adapt Transfemoral Liner & Blistering
Date:
9/15/2010
Text:
Dear Listserve Members:
We have recently experienced 3 cases with 3 different patients of our with transfemoral A/K amputations that has been fit with new 6Y80 Adapt Tranfemoral Liners and developed blisters throughout their residual limb. These liners are not the sanitized version and their is a definite difference in the interface surface between the old an new liner. The old liner had more of a smooth glossy finish and the new version of the liner has more of a mat textured finish.
Each individual has a rather fleshy limb and claims to have sensitive skin. They also feel they are allergic to the new silicone gel material, which is contrary to what we have been advised, as we have discussed this situation with Otto Bock and they indicate they have had no reports of the occurrence we have described.
Two of the individuals had previously been wearing the older version of the 6Y80 Adapt liner without this problems. The only conclusion we can come to, is the surface difference between the new and old liner.
I would appreciate knowing if anyone else has experienced this problem or has any ideas on what would cause the blistering or suggestions on preventing and resolving the problem?
Thank you in advance!
John N. Billock, CPO/L, FAAOP, Clinical Director
Orthotics & Prosthetics Rehabilitation Engineering Centre
700 Howland-Wilson Road SE & SR 82
Warren, Ohio 44484 USA
Phone: 330.856.2553 or Toll Free: 888.856.8686 (USA Only)
We have recently experienced 3 cases with 3 different patients of our with transfemoral A/K amputations that has been fit with new 6Y80 Adapt Tranfemoral Liners and developed blisters throughout their residual limb. These liners are not the sanitized version and their is a definite difference in the interface surface between the old an new liner. The old liner had more of a smooth glossy finish and the new version of the liner has more of a mat textured finish.
Each individual has a rather fleshy limb and claims to have sensitive skin. They also feel they are allergic to the new silicone gel material, which is contrary to what we have been advised, as we have discussed this situation with Otto Bock and they indicate they have had no reports of the occurrence we have described.
Two of the individuals had previously been wearing the older version of the 6Y80 Adapt liner without this problems. The only conclusion we can come to, is the surface difference between the new and old liner.
I would appreciate knowing if anyone else has experienced this problem or has any ideas on what would cause the blistering or suggestions on preventing and resolving the problem?
Thank you in advance!
John N. Billock, CPO/L, FAAOP, Clinical Director
Orthotics & Prosthetics Rehabilitation Engineering Centre
700 Howland-Wilson Road SE & SR 82
Warren, Ohio 44484 USA
Phone: 330.856.2553 or Toll Free: 888.856.8686 (USA Only)
Citation
“New 6Y80 Adapt Transfemoral Liner & Blistering,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/231807.
