Immobilizing device for a part of a body

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2008-01-02

2011-12-27

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Restrainers and immobilizers

C602S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08082924

ABSTRACT:
An immobilizing device for immobilizing a body part includes a bag which is filled with a granular material and is placed over the body part, an outer shell in which the bag is mounted and a hollow space formed between the outer shell and the bag for receiving pressured air in order to produce a force on the bag for immobilizing the body part. The device provides combined advantages over conventional devices, such as almost no absorption of x-rays, a perfect fit for every kind of body part, comfort for a patient, reusability, low cost, neutral smell, very light weight and easy application.

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