AULEXMED BL-72020

Orthopaedic and trauma services can fit the BL-72020 after elbow surgery, or for injuries where the surgeon wants the elbow held within a set arc and then opened up in stages. Upper limb and hand therapy units can use the dial to stage range-of-motion work, or to hold progressive angles for stiffness where the instructions for use allow the hinge to be fixed. Fracture clinics can use it where the treating team chooses a hinged brace that crosses the elbow, with the auxiliary sling helping through the first days. Sports medicine teams managing ligament injuries can use it to protect a healing elbow while the athlete keeps the rest of the arm active.

Mechanics and monitoring set the limits. The hinge must sit level with the elbow joint, the bars must clear the bony points, and the cuffs should be checked for pressure on the skin and on the nerve that runs behind the inner elbow. Fractures of the humeral shaft may need a different brace, dislocations and unstable elbows need specialist review, and every patient should be shown how to keep the shoulder, wrist and fingers moving while the elbow is braced. Each setting change should be written down with the date, so the next clinician knows the current arc.

Buyers across NHS trusts and overseas public health systems work 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.

Staged range control

The dial sets the elbow angle anywhere from 0 to 120 degrees. As healing progresses, the allowed arc can widen without changing the brace; each adjustment is made at the dial. Its current setting stays visible.

Support on both sides

Dual-side metal bars stabilise the upper and lower arm, according to AULEXMED. The hinge they carry keeps movement in one plane, which is meant to help while ligaments on either side of the joint heal.

Adjustable arm length

The length adjusts so the hinge can line up with the elbow joint. Correct alignment keeps the brace from pulling as the arm bends, and the adjustment suits arms of different lengths within the one size.

Adjustable flexion angle

The flexion angle can be set to the clinician's plan. It can hold the elbow still or allow a limited arc, and the setting can be recorded at every review.

An auxiliary sling

The sling is described as reducing shoulder strain and improving stability. It helps most in the first days and can be removed once the arm no longer needs it.

One brace across recovery

The same brace can protect the elbow early and then allow more movement later. Services need not swap devices between phases, which keeps fitting and patient education consistent.

A hand grip

A grip ends the forearm section in the photograph. It gives the hand something to hold while the arm rests and lets the fingers keep working.

No electrical parts

The dial and hinge are mechanical, with no batteries or electronics, so no electrical safety testing applies and WEEE does not cover the brace. Nothing needs servicing between uses, and care follows the label.

Records for buyers

AULEXMED's stated records include ISO 13485:2016 certification for its factory and EU MDR Class I declarations for mapped product families. The enquiry team shared the documents applicable to the BL-72020 for procurement files.

Angle dial

A dial sits at the elbow hinge in the photograph. It sets the joint angle, and red markings show the setting.

0 to 120 degree range

The dial allows adjustment from 0 to 120 degrees, according to the specification, with full extension at 0 degrees. The manufacturer links this to precise rehabilitation.

Dual-side metal support bars

Metal bars run on both sides of the arm and connect the two cuffs through the hinge. They are described as stabilising the upper and lower arm.

Upper arm cuff

A cuff with straps holds the upper arm, as shown. It anchors the top of the brace, and its size range is a documentation point.

Forearm cuff

A second cuff secures the forearm, as shown in the photograph. It anchors the lower section, and the fitter checks it for skin pressure.

Cuff straps

Straps close each cuff, as photographed. The fitter checks tension with every adjustment.

Adjustable arm length

The brace length adjusts, per the specification. That lets the hinge sit at the elbow joint, and the range of adjustment is a figure to request.

Flexion angle adjustment

The flexion angle is adjustable, according to AULEXMED. It follows the clinician's plan.

Auxiliary sling

A sling attaches to the brace and passes over the shoulder. It is described as reducing shoulder strain and can be taken off once it is no longer needed.

Sling buckles

Buckles sit along the sling strap in the photograph. They set the arm height, and raising it early can help swelling settle.

Hand grip

A grip sits at the end of the forearm section, as shown in the image. The hand can rest around it.

Mechanical hinge

The hinge and dial work without power, so they don't need charging. Moisture and heat should be kept away from them.

Black colourway

The brace is listed in black. The dial carries red markings in the photograph.

One size

A single size is listed, with adjustable length. Cuff sizes and handedness are points for the documentation.

Listed indications

The sheet lists post-elbow surgery, humeral fracture, ligament and soft tissue injuries, and elbow joint contracture. The questions above take each in turn.

Class I range

AULEXMED describes its products as Class I medical devices. The class for the BL-72020 is stated on its declaration of conformity.

The BL-72020 is a black one-size hinged elbow immobiliser with a 0 to 120 degree dial, dual-side metal support bars, adjustable arm length and flexion angle, and an auxiliary sling. It suits post-elbow surgery care, injuries where the surgeon wants a controlled arc, and therapist-led work on stiffness, where the dial can hold a set angle. Hinge alignment, nerve and skin checks, and shoulder, wrist, and finger movement matter throughout, and record settings at each review so you can safely widen the arc. Before ordering, confirm whether the dial locks at a set angle, the arm lengths it adjusts between, and whether it fits either arm. Medigear.uk lists the BL-72020 for business buyers worldwide and can arrange quotations, delivery and familiarisation for fitting staff.