Levabo Heel Up Heel Offloading Device
For those susceptible to heel pressure sores, avoiding friction, shear and pressure to the area is vital to prevent pain and complications. With its adjustable design for a tailored fit the Levabo Heel Up Heel Offloading Device offers a single patient re-usable tool to provide complete heel pressure reduction and prevent heel ulcers.
What's Included?
- 1 x Heel Pressure Relief Cushion
Please Note: This heel offloading cushion may be inflated orally, or with an inflation manual pump, which is available separately.
Key Features and Benefits
- Single inflatable offloading device for wear on the foot
- Elevates the heel, treats and prevents pressure ulcers
- Proven to prevent friction, shear, and pressure
- Suitable for a variety of patients including bedridden patients
- Inflatable adjustable design for a tailored fit
- Provides stability without hindering patient movement
- Soft, heat and moisture absorbent non-woven material is comfortable on the skin
- Tested and approved skin-friendly in accordance to ISO 10993-10
- Single patient disposable product for infection control
- Inflatable orally, or using the Levabo Heel Up Manual Pump, or with an automatic compressed air pump
- Comes in a space saving hygiene sealed flat pack
- Includes an oral inflation device and valve patch
- Reusable up to 6 - 8 weeks and machine washable at 60°C
Sizing Information
Available in six sizes, the Levabo Heel Up will support a variety of patients from adults to children. To work out the size you require please see the table below for dimensions.
Size | Dimensions (LxWxH) |
Short | 32 x 25 x 18cm |
Medium | 39 x 25 x 18cm |
Long | 28 x 25 x 18cm |
Max | 50 x 30 x 18cm |
Kids (15cm) | 25 x 15 x 11cm |
Kids (20cm) | 25 x 20 x 11cm |
Single Patient Inflatable Heel Offloading Cushion
The Levabo Heel Up is a revolutionary inflatable heel offloading cushion designed to treat and prevent pressure ulcers in a single patient. With an inflatable adjustable design this cushioned boot provides a tailored fit to each user and can be altered at any point according to patient requirements.
This heel offloading device comes as a single for use on one foot, however two cushions may be used if pressure ulcer treatment and prevention is required for both feet.
How Do Heel Protectors for Pressure Sores Work?
Heel protectors will protect the heels from pressure ulcers by stopping any friction, shear and pressure. The Levabo Heel Up in particular delivers proven results in all three of these areas, and is world leading in shear reduction. The heel cushion has been developed in collaboration with leading wound care experts and ensures optimum comfort and hygiene in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
Who Can Wear This Heel Offloading Device?
Uses and indications of the Levabo Heel Offloading Device include the following:
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Ideal for patients at risk of or currently dealing with heel pressure ulcers
- Post-Surgery: Can be used post-operatively to prevent pressure ulcers or pressure in general due to immobility
- Bedridden Patients: Suitable for patients who are confined to bed and at risk for heel ulcers
How Do I Inflate the Levabo Heel Up Pressure Relief Cushion?
Simple to use, the Levabo Heel Up Cushion can be inflated before use and adjusted to the patient’s anatomy and needs. Inflation can be carried out orally, with the use of the Levabo manual hand pump, or in hospital environments via an automatic compressed air pump.