Saw Stop Protective Strip – 1 Roll (SS10)

Saw Stop Protective Strip — 1 Roll (SS10) Cast Saw Safety

The Saw Stop Protective Strip (SS10) is a medical-grade cast saw safety liner applied beneath the outer layer of fiberglass cast tape during casting. When the cast saw blade contacts the strip during removal, the De-Flex material absorbs and deflects the oscillating blade, protecting the patient’s skin from cuts and burns. Saw Stop is included in all AquaCast waterproof cast kits and is also sold separately for clinics that apply it routinely with standard fiberglass casts.

Product Details

• Item number: SS10
• Quantity: 1 roll
• Material: De-Flex protective strip — absorbs oscillating cast saw blade energy
• Application: Applied along the cast removal line before the final layer of fiberglass tape
• Compatible with: All standard fiberglass cast tape; AquaCast and Delta Dry waterproof cast systems

Why Use Saw Stop?

• Prevents skin lacerations — De-Flex material deflects the oscillating blade away from skin
• Reduces thermal burns — limits blade contact time and friction heat at the skin surface
• Improves patient confidence — especially important for pediatric patients anxious about cast removal
• Standard of care for waterproof casts — included in all AquaCast swim cast kits
• Easy application — positioned along the medial and lateral removal lines before final fiberglass wrap

How to Apply Saw Stop

1. Apply waterproof padding (AquaCast or Delta Dry) or standard cast padding to the limb
2. Position the Saw Stop strip along the intended cast removal line (medial and/or lateral)
3. Apply fiberglass cast tape over the padding and Saw Stop strip to complete the cast
4. At removal, the cast saw blade contacts the De-Flex strip rather than the patient’s skin

Must be applied by a trained orthopedic technician, physician, or casting staff.

Saw Stop is a clinical casting accessory intended for use by trained medical professionals. OrthoTape is an authorized distributor. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.