MOLDCARE - Catalog
MOLDCARE - Catalog
Moldcare RI II is a patient immobilization device developed by ALCARE, designed to enhance the accuracy of patient posture reproduction, preservation, and immobilization during radiotherapy. It is suitable for use in the head, neck, chest, trunk, and pelvic regions.
Specifications and Features
- High permeability to radiation, allowing use during CT simulation and therapeutic procedures.
- Volume reduction of waste products through autoclave processing.
- Improves patient quality of life by reducing discomfort and labor time.
- Made from a low specific gravity base material (polystyrene beads and hydraulic urethane resin) with a CT value of less than -800.
- Customizable to individual patient needs, supporting those with contracture.
Procedure
- Remove Moldcare RI II from its package and evenly spray water onto it.
- Remove excess water and mold to the patient's shape in a reclining position.
- Allow the mold to set for approximately 20 minutes at room temperature.
Product Variants
- Available in various sizes and shapes, including trapezoid configurations, to accommodate different body regions.
- Each pack contains one piece, with specific dimensions provided for each variant.
Additional Information
- Moldcare RI II is MR Safe, allowing it to be used in MRI environments.
- Setting times vary between 12-22 minutes depending on the variant, with additional time required for mold strength.
Catalog excerpts
Patient Immobilization Device In pursuit of the highest levels of accuracy Technological achievements in the effort to reproduce, preserve and immobilize the patient's ideal posture during radiotherapy. ALCARE is a pioneering manufacturer of cast and splint materials in Japan. Based on the company's success in developing products with superior support and immobilizing capabilities, ALCARE has now developed a patient immobilizing device for radiotherapy. ALCARE has enhanced the capability to reproduce, preserve and immobilize the patient's posture to the very high degree of accuracy required in the medical industry. The time required to set up the immobilizing brace has been reduced and subsequently, the quality of life of patients has been improved. (For the Head, Neck, Chest, Trunk and Pelvic regions) Patient posture-adjusting material The superior base material enables accurate modeling of the patient's posture. Patient Immobilization Device Reduction of labor time This revolutionary new patient immobilizing device requires little time or space to set up. Improvement of patient's Quality Of Life Patients are provided with a comfortable and secure fit which reduces discomfort during treatment. High permeability for radiation It can be used during treatment with a CT simulator as it has a high permeability to radiation. waste products After use to facilitate disposal, the size of the Moldcare RI II can be reduced by use of an autoclave. International Sales Div. 19F, Arcacentral Bldg., 1-2-1 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0013, Japan TEL.+81-3-5611-7819 FAX.+81-3-5611-7827 MAIL. [email protected] www.alcare.co.jp/en
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Moldcare RI Ⅱ Patient Immobilization Device Clinical Restraining brace for the Head, Neck, Chest, Trunk and Pelvic regions Patient posture-adjusting material The superior base material (polystyrene beads + hydraulic urethane resin) sets with the addition of a small quantity of water, enabling the user to accurately model patient posture. Moldcare RI Ⅱ Cover material (polypropylene) Processing Procedure Impression material (polystyrene bead) Bonding agent (hydraulic urethane resin) 1 Reduction of labor time By pressing a small quantity of water (9 to 36g) into, ・ need time for squeezing No ・ Need...
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