Flo-Lock’s Self-Molding Technology™ and PneumaPure® Filter Technology enhance patient care and comfort by reducing the risk of pressure injuries, supporting proper alignment, and minimizing cross-contamination to improve safety and hygiene standards.
The Flo-Lock Positioner is a cost-effective alternative to heel boots and dressings, designed to address both pressure injury prevention, infection control, and patient turning & repositioning.
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Flo-Lock positioner for pressure injury prevention and infection control
Flo-Lock addresses Pressure Injury Prevention, Infection Control, Micro-Climate Management, and Safe Patient Handling.
- Automatically molds to the patient’s body through 3D macro-contouring
- Maintains therapeutic positioning
- Contours to mattress for patient stability
- Redistributes pressure to offload bony prominences and promote neutral body alignment
- PneumaPure® Filter Technology and waterproof exterior allow positioner to breathe, while blocking pathogen ingress and egress
- Lightweight, yet durable design
- Compatible with all non-powered turning and repositioning systems
Flo-Lock positioner is for patients requiring special positioning to accommodate individual clinical needs.
Flo-Lock positioner application
Flo-Lock Positioner to relieve pressure for the sacrum
Roll patient onto their side
Place positioner next to patient’s spine at shoulder level
Lay patient’s back against the side of the positioner
Flo-Lock Positioner for proning and heel protection
Flo-Lock Positioner can also be used for body positioning during proning, and to float the heels
Place positioner so the patient’s heels are offloaded
Flo-Lock usage during proning
The Flo-Lock filling material - beads
Composed of durable beads, offers exceptional heat and moisture regulation, remarkable lightness, and unparalleled adaptability. Its superior pressure distribution makes it an ideal choice for positioners, particularly suited for long-term patients.
Flo-Lock positioners can be used safely for a longer period of time given that cleaning and disinfection protocols are followed
- CLEAN: Clean the product with a damp cloth before disinfection. Iodine and blood stains can be removed with a hospital-approved stain remover.
- DISINFECT: The Flo-Lock positioner should be disinfected by wiping the casing with a hospital-approved disinfectant. After the disinfection, the positioner should be wiped down using a clean cloth moistened with clean water. Dry fully before use.
- DO NOT bleach, scrub, machine wash, tumble dry, or autoclave
- PLEASE NOTE: The PneumaPure® Filter is welded onto the positioner and does not require changing. The filter should last as long as the rest of the product, as long as it is properly maintained (not punctured or torn). The filter porosity is at the micro-level. It allows air to transfer, but fluids, solids, or germs will not penetrate into the interior of the product.
If you have a specific protocol that our suggested cleaning doesn’t fall under, please let us know, and we can determine if it will negatively affect the life of the product.
Flo-Lock case studies
Spry Therapeutics evaluations showed that over 94% of the 500+ surveyed nurses across healthcare settings approved the conversion to the Flo-Lock Positioner.
This strong consensus highlights the perceived benefits and effectiveness of Flo-Lock Positioner over current heel boots or foam heel dressings in enhancing patient care and comfort.
A university medical center MICU implemented a pressure injury prevention program as part of a Magnet study initiative. The facility achieved a 70% decrease in pressure injuries in 2023 and represents approx. $2.5M in savings per annum.
A Level 1 Trauma Center HVICU improved patient outcomes and cost savings by removing heel boots and heel dressings. They experienced zero heel injuries in 120 days of use. The facility also implemented a performance improvement Six Sigma initiative.
A tertiary care hospital of 520 beds achieved a 65% decrease in pressure injuries house-wide as part of a nursing compliance and cost savings initiative. They adopted a proactive approach by replacing traditional heel boots and heel dressings with house-wide use of Flo-Lock Positioners.
A Level 1 Trauma Center with 2,050 beds implemented a system-wide pressure injury prevention program. It resulted in a 60% decrease in ICUs and a 35% decrease in med-surg and progressive care units.
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