Össur Techform Ortho-Roll Fiberglass Splinting Roll — 1 Inch × 15 Feet
The Össur Techform Ortho-Roll is a water-activated fiberglass splinting roll with integrated Quickdry padding. It is designed for external orthopedic immobilization and allows a trained medical professional to cut the amount of splinting material required for a particular application.
This listing includes one 1-inch-wide × 15-foot roll. The material is padded on one side and is supplied in a dispensing box that helps protect the unused material from moisture.
Professional-use product: Techform Ortho-Roll should be selected, activated, applied, molded, and monitored by a physician or qualified medical professional.
Key Features and Benefits
- Water-activated fiberglass: Hardens after immersion in clean, room-temperature water.
- Integrated Quickdry padding: Highly permeable padding allows water to pass through and dry more quickly.
- One-sided padding: The padded surface is placed toward the patient’s skin during application.
- Strong, durable splinting material: Creates rigid external immobilization after activation and setting.
- Cut-to-length roll: Allows the clinician to dispense only the amount needed for the prescribed splint.
- Conformable construction: Can be shaped to the anatomical contours of the injured extremity.
- Protective dispensing box: Helps organize the roll and protect unused material.
- Airtight closure system: The closure rod helps seal the remaining roll after material is removed.
- Instructions on the box: Application guidance is printed on the product packaging for clinical reference.
Product Details
| Attribute | Product Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Össur |
| Product Type | Padded fiberglass orthopedic splinting roll |
| Width | 1 inch / 2.54 cm |
| Roll Length | 15 feet / approximately 4.57 meters |
| Splint Material | Water-activated fiberglass |
| Padding | Integrated Quickdry padding on one side |
| Activation | Clean, room-temperature water |
| Color | White |
| Quantity | One roll |
| Intended User | Physician or qualified medical professional |
How to Apply Techform Ortho-Roll
Application technique, splint length, extremity position, molding, bandaging, and follow-up monitoring must be determined by the treating medical professional.
- Open the dispensing box. Open the box along the designated area to expose the end of the splinting roll.
- Measure and cut the required length. Pull out the amount required for the prescribed splint and cut it with appropriate clinical scissors.
- Reseal the unused roll. Fold the remaining end back inside the protective pouch without creating wrinkles, then use the supplied closure rod to form an airtight seal.
- Activate the cut splint. Immerse the cut section in clean, room-temperature water until it is saturated.
- Remove excess water. Squeeze out excess water without twisting or damaging the material.
- Position the padded side toward the skin. Apply the splint to the extremity with the Quickdry padded surface facing the patient’s skin.
- Mold and secure the splint. Position and mold the splint as prescribed, then secure it using an appropriate bandage or other clinician-selected method.
- Monitor the patient. Check circulation, skin condition, comfort, temperature, sensation, and swelling in accordance with the treating provider’s protocol.
Important Application Warnings
- Techform Ortho-Roll is intended for external immobilization.
- Use only under the direction of a physician or qualified medical professional.
- The splint is padded on one side only. Always place the padded side toward the patient’s skin.
- Do not allow exposed inner fiberglass or resin material to contact the skin or clothing.
- Do not apply directly over open wounds or skin conditions that could increase the risk of infection.
- Cut fiberglass edges may be sharp and must be trimmed or folded to prevent skin irritation.
- Remove or reassess the splint immediately if the patient experiences excessive heat, discomfort, numbness, discoloration, impaired circulation, or increasing pain.
- Do not rest a newly applied splint on a pillow or other insulating surface while the material is setting.
Storage and Roll Protection
The unused roll must remain protected from moisture because exposure to humidity or water can prematurely activate and harden the fiberglass resin.
- Store the product at room temperature.
- Reseal the protective pouch immediately after cutting the required amount.
- Use the closure rod across the entire width of the folded pouch.
- Keep the dispensing box closed when it is not being used.
- Do not puncture, tear, or otherwise damage the protective pouch.
- Do not use material that has prematurely hardened or shows packaging damage.
Techform Ortho-Roll vs. Fiberglass Casting Tape
Techform Ortho-Roll is splinting material. It is cut to length, activated, positioned along part of an extremity, and secured with a bandage.
Fiberglass casting tape is circumferential casting material. It is wrapped around an extremity in multiple layers to create a complete rigid cast.
The two products are not interchangeable. The treating medical professional should select the correct immobilization method for the injury and prescribed treatment plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Össur Techform Ortho-Roll used for?
Techform Ortho-Roll is a water-activated fiberglass splinting material used by qualified medical professionals for prescribed external immobilization of an injured extremity.
What size is included in this listing?
This listing includes one roll measuring 1 inch wide by 15 feet long.
Is Techform Ortho-Roll padded on both sides?
No. Techform Ortho-Roll is padded on one side only. The Quickdry padded side must be positioned toward the patient’s skin during application.
How is Techform Ortho-Roll activated?
After the required length is cut from the roll, the cut splint is immersed in clean, room-temperature water until saturated. Excess water is then squeezed out before the splint is applied and secured by a qualified medical professional.
Does Techform Ortho-Roll require separate cast padding?
Techform Ortho-Roll includes integrated Quickdry padding on one side. The treating medical professional must determine whether any additional protective material is required for the specific application.
How should the unused portion of the roll be stored?
The remaining material should be folded back into its protective pouch and sealed across the full width with the supplied closure rod. Keep the box closed, dry, undamaged, and stored at room temperature.
Can a patient apply Techform Ortho-Roll at home?
No. The manufacturer identifies Techform Ortho-Roll as an external immobilization product intended for use under the guidance of a physician or qualified medical professional.