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AULEXMED BL-22005

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Aulexmed Orthopaedic, Trauma & Prosthetics

AULEXMED BL-22005

Product Code: OTAP-OBAS-4053

Thumb and wrist held together, with a dial for one-handed adjustment.

The thumb, wrist, and forearm share one support in the BL-22005: a thumb stabiliser with an embedded aluminium stay, a dial system for one-handed adjustment, and an anti-slip wrist strap. It comes in S, M and L, in grey.

Sections

Wrist & Hand Splints

Categories

Orthopaedic, Trauma & Prosthetics

Condition

New

Origin

China

Seller Type

Certified Professional Seller

CE & ISO Certified

Global Shipping

Supplier: Medigear

Two very different problems bring most people to a thumb stabiliser: injured ligaments and irritated tendons, and the BL-22005 is designed to hold the thumb and wrist still for both. It belongs to AULEXMED's Finger Support Brace range from Xiamen Benli Medical Technology, with an embedded aluminium stay that the manufacturer says gives strong support and immobilisation.

A dial system is described as allowing one-handed, precise adjustment, and the fabric as lightweight and breathable for long-term wear. An anti-slip elastic wrist strap is said to give a secure fit. In the photograph, a grey mesh brace with light edging encloses the thumb and runs across the wrist onto the forearm, with the dial on the back of the hand. The thumb sleeve and forearm section work together, so the base of the thumb and the wrist stay in one line.

AULEXMED lists thumb ligament injuries, thumb joint arthritis, tendonitis or tenosynovitis such as De Quervain's, skier's thumb, sprains or instability, sports injury and thumb strain or overuse. For De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a 2023 network meta-analysis in JAMA Network Open found that adding thumb spica immobilisation to a corticosteroid injection improved pain and function. For osteoarthritis, NICE advises against routine splints unless there is joint instability or abnormal loading and exercise alone is not enough. Skier's thumb and other ligament injuries need assessment first, since complete tears can need surgery.

Three sizes are listed in grey: S, M, and L. Buyers can order from more than 80 countries through Medigear.uk, and the enquiry team provides stock and lead time information.

Hand therapy services can use the BL-22005 for De Quervain's tenosynovitis, where recent evidence supports a thumb spica alongside a corticosteroid injection, and for thumb ligament injuries once assessed. Musculoskeletal injection clinics can issue it at the time of injection, so the patient leaves with the recommended combination. Sports medicine clinics and emergency departments can use it for skier's thumb and thumb sprains after examination and any imaging, with referral when a complete tear is suspected. Rheumatology and occupational therapy services can use it for thumb base arthritis in patients who meet NICE's criteria, as part of a plan built around exercise and joint protection. Orthopaedic fracture clinics can use it after thumb injuries once imaging has ruled out a fracture.

The evidence also sets limits. For thumb base osteoarthritis, NICE advises against routine splinting unless there is instability or abnormal loading and exercise alone is not enough, so the brace suits selected patients under a hand therapist, not everyone with arthritis. Fractures, including scaphoid injuries, need imaging first. The dial makes over-tightening easy, so every fitting should include a check of thumb colour, warmth and sensation, and advice on releasing the tension. Patients should leave knowing how to release the dial, how long to wear the brace each day and when to come back.

Procurement teams in NHS trusts and in public systems abroad buy through procurement routes that ask for a device's conformity status and registration. The conformity documentation those procurement routes require is issued by the manufacturer and shared by the enquiry team.

Thumb and wrist held together.

The brace encloses the thumb and crosses the wrist, the position used for De Quervain's and many thumb injuries. One device covers both joints, and the position is easy to check at a glance.

An embedded aluminium stay

The aluminium stay is embedded in the brace and described as giving strong support and immobilisation. It holds its shape through daily wear and sits inside the fabric, away from the skin.

One-handed dial adjustment

The dial system is described as allowing one-handed, precise adjustment. Patients can ease or tighten the brace themselves, which matters because the braced hand cannot help.

Lightweight and breathable

The fabric is described as lightweight and breathable, suitable for long-term wear. That suits plans that last several weeks and helps when the brace is worn at work.

An anti-slip wrist strap

An anti-slip elastic wrist strap is said to give a secure fit. It helps keep the brace from sliding down the forearm, so the thumb sleeve stays in position.

Three sizes

S, M and L are listed, with widths from 3.54 to 4.53 in. A fixed length keeps fitting simple, and stock can follow the sizes services issue most. Width is the only figure that changes.

Suited to evidence-based care

The thumb spica position matches the approach supported for De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Services can pair it with injection clinics, so the patient leaves with both parts of the treatment.

No electrical parts

Its dial works mechanically, and nothing on the brace is powered, so it needs no electrical safety testing and falls outside WEEE. Nothing needs servicing between uses, and care follows the label.

Records for buyers

The manufacturer's quality records include ISO 13485:2016 certification at its factory and EU MDR Class I declarations for mapped product families. The enquiry team shares the documents that apply to the BL-22005 for procurement files.

Thumb sleeve

The brace encloses the thumb in the photograph. It holds the thumb in a fixed position, and its fit is checked to ensure it does not pinch.

Embedded aluminium stay

An aluminium stay sits inside the brace, according to the specification. That stay gives the brace its rigidity, and the documentation should confirm whether it can be bent to fit.

Dial system

A dial sits on the back of the hand, as shown in the photo. It tightens and loosens the brace and releases quickly for skin checks.

One-handed adjustment

The dial is described as allowing one-handed adjustment. The free hand turns it, and small steps avoid over-tightening.

Breathable fabric

The fabric is described as breathable. Mesh is visible in the photograph, and airflow helps during long wear.

Lightweight build

AULEXMED describes the brace as lightweight. A unit weight can be requested.

Long-term wear

The fabric is described as suitable for long-term wear. Skin checks still apply, and the clinician determines the wear plan.

Anti-slip wrist strap

An anti-slip elastic strap closes around the wrist, per the specification. It provides a secure fit and anchors the forearm end of the brace.

Edging

Light edging outlines the brace in the photograph. It frames the thumb opening and the forearm end.

Forearm coverage

The brace runs from the thumb across the wrist onto the forearm, as photographed. That length lets the wrist be held as well as the thumb, and the fingers stay free.

Sizes S, M and L

Three sizes are listed. Widths are 3.54, 4.13 and 4.53 in.

Fixed length

Every size measures 6.89 in long. Only the width changes between sizes.

Grey colourway

The brace is listed in grey, so stock is available in one colour. The photograph shows a grey brace with light trim.

Listed indications

Thumb ligament injuries, thumb joint arthritis, tendonitis or tenosynovitis such as De Quervain's, skier's thumb, sprains or instability, sports injury and thumb strain or overuse appear on the sheet. The questions above take each in turn.

Finger Support Brace range

The catalogue page carries the Finger Support Brace heading. The BL-22005 sits within that range.

Class I range

AULEXMED describes its products as Class I medical devices. The BL-22005's class is stated in its declaration of conformity.

The BL-22005 is a grey thumb stabiliser in sizes S, M, and L, with an embedded aluminium stay, a dial for one-handed adjustment, breathable fabric, and an anti-slip wrist strap that holds the thumb and wrist together. It suits De Quervain's tenosynovitis alongside injection, assessed thumb ligament injuries and sprains, and selected cases of thumb base arthritis where NICE's criteria for a splint are met. Check thumb colour, warmth, and sensation after every adjustment, and make sure patients know how to release the dial before they leave. Before ordering, establish what the width measurement refers to, whether each size fits either hand, and how the dial releases. Medigear.uk lists the BL-22005 for business buyers worldwide and can arrange quotations, delivery and familiarisation for fitting staff.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything buyers need to know about sourcing medical equipment through MediGear.

It holds the thumb and wrist still together, which clinicians call a thumb spica position. The embedded aluminium stay gives the rigid support, and the dial and wrist strap set the fit. The fingers stay free for light use.

A 2023 network meta-analysis of 30 studies in JAMA Network Open found that adding thumb spica immobilisation to a corticosteroid injection improved pain and function, with three to four weeks of splinting suggested. Because the BL-22005 encloses the thumb and crosses the wrist, it fits that approach. The injection decision rests with the treating clinician.

NICE guidance NG226 advises against offering splints routinely for osteoarthritis unless there is joint instability or abnormal biomechanical loading, exercise alone is ineffective or unsuitable, and the aid is likely to improve movement and function. Therapeutic exercise comes first for everyone with osteoarthritis. A hand therapist can judge when a thumb support meets those conditions.

Skier's thumb is an injury to the ligament on the inner side of the thumb's base joint, often from a fall onto an outstretched hand while holding something. It needs clinical assessment and often an X-ray, because complete tears can need surgery. Partial injuries are commonly managed in a thumb spica for several weeks, as the clinician directs.

Yes, once a clinician has ruled out a fracture, including a scaphoid fracture after a fall, for which NICE advises considering MRI as first-line imaging. The brace can then protect the thumb while it heals. Return to sport follows the physiotherapist's advice.

The dial is described as allowing one-handed, precise adjustment, so the wearer can tighten or ease the brace with the other hand. Turning in small steps avoids over-tightening. The instructions for use show how to release it quickly.

The sheet gives widths of 3.54, 4.13 and 4.53 in for S, M and L, with every size 6.89 in long. Whether width refers to the hand or the brace, and whether each size fits either hand, are questions for the manufacturer's size chart. The fitter checks that the thumb sleeve sits snugly without pinching.

The treating clinician sets the plan. For De Quervain's, the 2023 analysis suggested three to four weeks of splinting alongside injection, while thumb injuries and arthritis follow their own timelines. AULEXMED describes the fabric as suitable for long-term wear, but skin and movement checks still apply.

Numbness, tingling, a pale or cold thumb, or swelling that keeps building mean the dial or strap needs easing. Marks that last after removal also point to a fit problem. If symptoms continue once loosened, the patient should seek advice.

The care label supplied with the brace sets the method. AULEXMED's range-wide guidance is to close the fasteners before cleaning and to keep rigid and mechanical parts, here the aluminium stay and the dial, away from heat and moisture. Each brace stays with one person.

A thumb stabiliser of this kind is normally a Class I device under UK MDR 2002, and the manufacturer's declaration of conformity, which the enquiry team shares, sets out the class that applies. CE-marked devices remain accepted in Great Britain under transitional arrangements, and the MHRA consulted in 2026 on making that acceptance indefinite. Registration with the MHRA must precede supply in Great Britain, through a UK Responsible Person where the manufacturer is based abroad. Conformity requirements differ by destination market, and the enquiry team shares the manufacturer's documentation for the country the unit is going to.

Xiamen Benli Medical Technology Co., Ltd makes the BL-22005 in Xiamen, China, for its AULEXMED brand. The company's records name ISO 13485:2016 certification for the manufacturing site and FDA establishment registration with device listings. They also name EU MDR Class I declarations for mapped product families and an ISO 10993-23 skin-irritation report for a mapped material, so the documentation request should ask which apply to this brace.