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Spectromatch Brochure

Spectromatch Brochure

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Introduction
This document provides technical information on the Spectromatch process used by RSLSteeper for creating custom silicone prosthetics. It includes details on procedures, specifications, and recommendations for achieving a near-perfect color match to the wearer's skin.

Checklist for Order Completion

Completed color chart
Casts
Digital images (on disc or email)
Purchase order
Prosthesis (if applicable)
Patient shoe (if applicable)

All items must be securely shipped, with casts wrapped well to avoid damage.

Color Matching Process

Spectromatch is an electronic color matching process ensuring a near-perfect match.
Silicone material is colored before sculpting, allowing for a translucent finish similar to human tissue.
Moulds are taken using alginate, and a check socket is provided for fit verification.
Training is available for new customers.

Photography Requirements
Digital images are necessary to capture details such as color blending, hair, veins, freckles, and tattoos. Images should include all aspects of the sound limb, with close-ups of nail details.

Cast and Casting Modifications

Cast modification ensures a proper fit over the residual limb.
For hands, feet, and digits, a reduction of 15-20% is needed for correct suspension and comfort.
Use alginate or silicone for moulds, filled with white stone plaster, and insert a solid steel bar into affected side casts.

Prosthetic Limb Considerations

The prosthetic limb must be provided for the manufacturing process.
A lightweight limb is recommended as silicone adds weight.
The limb should be a solid foam composite style to accommodate the silicone covering.
High activity limbs can be covered but may age faster.

Check Socket Manufacture
A check socket fit is recommended to ensure correct suspension and eliminate discomfort. Clear silicone check sockets are provided for partial hands, feet, and digits, returned within 7-10 days.

Using the Spectromatch Recorder

Calibrate the device with the cap in place by pressing the blue button.
Remove the cap, place the aperture on the skin, and press the blue button to take a reading.
Record the code number from the LCD display onto the color chart.
The system stores up to ten color codes, which can be reviewed or deleted as needed.

Additional Information
The Spectromatch recorder uses four standard “AA” batteries. Once deleted, code numbers cannot be retrieved.

Catalog excerpts

Local details • Spectromatch, our unique electronic colour matching process, ensures each cosmesis achieves a near perfect colour match to the wearer’s skin. • Our fabrication techniques involve colouring the silicone material itself prior to sculpting. • This process allows the layering of different shades of silicone to give a translucent finish to the cosmesis, similar to real human tissue. • Moulds are taken locally using alginate. • We will supply a check socket for all restoration jobs to ensure the perfect fit. • Training will be provided for new customers. Please contact us for further details. Spectromatch technical information Shipping All of the above are to be securely shipped. After drying, wrap casts well to avoid damage. Silicone Clinic Unit 20, Kingsmill Business Park Chapel Mill Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 3GZ Email: [email protected] Tel: (+44) 0870 850 8228 Fax: (+44) 0870 850 8229 RSLLIT253 ISSUE1 13/05/09

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RSLSteeper Custom Silicone – your technical guide Prosthetic limb considerations Here is your step-by-step guide to casting, photographing and colour matching with Spectromatch. If you have any questions, please contact your RSLSteeper representative. A lightweight limb is recommended as the silicone will add weight to a finished prosthesis. In addition, the hand or foot should be of a solid foam composite style as we will reduce its size to accommodate the silicone covering. The prosthetic limb needs to be in our possession for the duration of the manufacturing process. The shoe that the patient...

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