AULEXMED BL-72020 Mesh Arm

Emergency departments and minor injury units can issue the BL-72020 for forearm fractures and soft tissue injuries alongside a cast or splint, and after a dislocation has been reduced. Fracture clinics and orthopaedic wards can use it after wrist or hand surgery for comfort and elevation, and physiotherapy services can use it in the early days after a shoulder injury while restoring movement. Because it fits either arm and comes in one size, one stock line covers every patient, which suits busy units and community clinics alike. Community nursing teams and GP practices can keep it for patients who need short-term arm support at home.

Comfort should not turn into prolonged wear. Shoulders, elbows, and hands stiffen when kept still for too long, so every issue should include an exercise plan and a clear point at which the sling is reduced. Staff should check the neck and shoulder skin under the strap, especially in hot weather or for patients with fragile skin, and show patients how to dress and sleep with the sling. Dislocations need reduction and specialist follow-up first, and the sling does not replace a cast or splint for a fracture. Patients should leave knowing how to adjust the strap, how long to wear the sling each day and which warning signs to report.

NHS trusts and public health 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.

Breathable mesh

The mesh fabric is described as breathable and comfortable. This suits patients who wear a sling for much of the day, including in warm climates, and helps keep the skin under the pouch drier.

An adjustable neck strap

The strap length adjusts, so the arm can sit at the height the clinician wants. It can be changed quickly as swelling settles, and the setting can be shown to carers. Patients can loosen it slightly for comfort when seated.

A shoulder pad

A pad on the strap is described as relieving pressure. It spreads the arm's weight across the neck and shoulder, which matters for patients who wear the sling for long hours.

Left or right fit

AULEXMED says the sling fits both left and right arms. Services need not keep separate stock for each side, and one pack suits any patient on a ward.

One size to stock

A single size keeps ordering simple, with one product code to reorder. The strap adjustment then fits each patient and makes up the difference.

Soft and lightweight

The design is described as soft and lightweight. A light sling adds little to the load on the neck, which helps when the neck or shoulder is already sore.

Fingers free

The fingers sit at the open end of the pouch in the photograph. Patients can keep them moving, and staff can check their colour, which supports the finger exercises most plans include.

No electrical parts

The sling has no batteries or electronics, so no electrical safety testing applies, and WEEE does not cover it. Nothing needs servicing between uses, and care follows the label.

Records for buyers

AULEXMED's records cover ISO 13485:2016 certification for its factory and EU MDR Class I declarations for mapped product families. The enquiry team has shared copies related to this sling for the procurement files.

Mesh fabric

The pouch is made of mesh, per the specification. It is described as breathable and comfortable, and its open weave lets air through.

Mesh pouch

A black mesh pouch holds the forearm in the photograph. The hand rests at its open end, and the pouch length is a figure to request.

Adjustable neck strap

The neck strap adjusts in length, per the specification. It sets the aand can be shortened to raise the hand.

Strap buckle

A buckle joins the strap to the pouch in the photograph, clear of the neck. It is where the length is changed.

Shoulder pad

A pad sits on the strap, as specified. AULEXMED describes it as relieving pressure, and its position is checked at fitting.

Pressure relief

The pad is described as easing pressure where the strap crosses the neck and shoulder. The skin there is still checked.

Left and right fit

The sling fits both left and right arms, according to AULEXMED. The strap goes over the opposite shoulder.

Universal fit

The design is described as giving universal fit and support. One size covers the range outlined in the documentation.

Soft design

AULEXMED describes the sling as soft. It rests against the forearm and hand and is meant to sit comfortably at the wrist.

Lightweight design

The sling is described as lightweight. It adds little weight to the arm and neck.

Black colourway

The sling is listed in black, so stock runs to one colour line. No other colour appears on the sheet.

One size

A single size is listed. Pouch length and strap range are points for the documentation.

Open hand end

The pouch leaves the fingers free in the photograph. That allows finger exercises, and finger colour can be checked at a glance.

Listed indications

Forearm fracture, post-surgery wrist or hand support, dislocation of the elbow or shoulder, and shoulder joint injuries appear on the sheet. The questions above take each in turn.

No rigid parts

The sling is a fabric pouch and strap, with no splints or stays shown in the photograph. It supports the arm without holding it rigid.

Class I range

AULEXMED describes its products as Class I medical devices. The class for this sling is stated on its declaration of conformity.

The BL-72020 is a black one-size mesh arm sling with an adjustable neck strap and shoulder pad, described as soft, lightweight and suitable for either arm. It suits forearm fractures alongside a cast or splint, the period after wrist or hand surgery, and short-term comfort after a reduced dislocation or a shoulder injury. Continue finger, elbow, and shoulder movement as advised, and check the skin under the strap, especially in warm weather and for patients with fragile skin. Show patients how to adjust the strap and how long to wear the sling each day. Establish the correct model code, the pouch length and the neck strap range before ordering. Medigear.uk lists the sling for business buyers worldwide and can arrange quotations, delivery and familiarisation for fitting staff.