Mediplast Australia is delighted to be the exclusive distributor of Danish Healthcare’s premium patient positioning straps. Founded by former anaesthetic nurse Marianne Lund Larsen, Danish Healthcare emerged from a vision to enhance patient and healthcare staff safety. Marianne realised the critical need for straps that offered undoubtable hygiene for each patient, a gap that multi-purpose straps failed to address.

Renowned for their exceptional quality and reliability, Danish Healthcare positioning straps are indispensable in clinical settings, providing unmatched patient safety and comfort during procedures.

Explore our extensive range of styles and sizes below, or contact the Mediplast Customer Service Team for more information – 1800 622 492 or customerserviceau@mediplast.com.

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Our products are latex-free and designed without metal. Suitable for operating and imaging suites.

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Catalogue of Positioning Straps

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Thigh Straps

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1100
1100
1121
1/1

ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1121
10X120CM
200 pcs
SMALL
1140
10X150CM
150 pcs
MEDIUM
1100
10X220CM
150 pcs
LARGE
1150
10X260CM
100 pcs
X-LARGE
1101
10X300CM
100 pcs
XX-LARGE

Use

The intended use for the thigh strap 1100, 1101 and 1150 is to securely fixate and position the patients on the surgical bed, during surgery and under anaesthesia. The thigh strap is led under the surgical bed and over the lower extremity. The thigh strap must be placed over the middle of the femur, and the thigh strap must be attached and fasten with the Velcro (hook and loop). When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure and take into consideration that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s lower extremity and knee joints is not overstretched. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the straps when correctly applied and the Velcro hook and loop completely covering each other must not exceed 107kg (1050 newton). The thigh strap is only intended for this use and may not be used for other purposes.

The intended use for thigh strap 1121, and 1140 is to is to securely fixate and position the patients on the split surgical bed with split leg plates, during surgery and under anaesthesia for laparoscopic surgery. The thigh strap is led under the leg plate and over the lower extremity. The thigh strap must be placed over the middle of femur, on both the left and right lower extremity and the thigh strap must be attached and fastened with the Velcro (hook and loop). When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s lower extremity and knee joint is not overstretched and must be taken into consideration. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the straps when correctly applied and the Velcro (hook and loop) completely covering each other must not exceed 107kg (1050 newton). The thigh strap is only intended for this use and may not be used for other purposes.

Surgeries

  • The nervous system
  • Endocrine organs
  • Eye and eye area
  • Ear, nose and larynx
  • Lips, teeth, jaws, mouth and throat 
  • Cardiac and major intrathoracic blood vessels 
  • Respiratory tract, thorax, mediastinum and diaphragm
  • Breast
  • Digestive organs and spleen
  • Urinary tract, male genitalia and retroperitoneal tissue
  • Female genitalia
  • Obstetric surgery
  • The musculoskeletal system
  • Peripheral blood vessels and lymphatic system
  • Skin and subcutis
  • Minor surgical procedures

Full Velcro Thigh Straps

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1102
1102
1102
1/1

ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1102
10X220CM
100 pcs
ONE SIZE

Use

The intended use for the thigh strap 1102 is to securely fixate and position patients on the surgical bed during surgery and under anaesthesia.

The thigh strap is placed on top of the patient and led under each rail on the sides of the surgical bed. It is then led back on top of the patient and secured to the loop part of the Velcro. The thigh strap must be placed over the middle of the femur, and the thigh strap must be attached and fastened with the Velcro (hook and loop). When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure and take into consideration that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s lower extremity and knee joint is not overstretched. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the strap when correctly applied and the Velcro (hook and loop) covering each other with a minimum of 20cms, must not exceed 203kg (2000 newton).

Surgeries

  • The nervous system
  • Endocrine organs
  • Eye and eye area
  • Ear, nose and larynx
  • Lips, teeth, jaws, mouth and throat 
  • Cardiac and major intrathoracic blood vessels 
  • Respiratory tract, thorax, mediastinum and diaphragm
  • Breast
  • Digestive organs and spleen
  • Urinary tract, male genitalia and retroperitoneal tissue
  • Female genitalia
  • Obstetric surgery
  • The musculoskeletal system
  • Peripheral blood vessels and lymphatic system
  • Skin and subcutis
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • Endoscopies via natural and artificial orifices 

Arm/GU Strap

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1112
1120
1/1

ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1112
5X60CM
200 pairs
X-SMALL
1111
5X70CM
200 pairs
SMALL
1110
5X85CM
200 pairs
MEDIUM
1120
5X120CM
200 pairs
LARGE

Use

The intended use for GU/arm straps 1110, 1111, 1112 and 1120 is to safely fixate and position patient’s upper extremity during surgery and under anaesthesia. The GU/arm strap is led under the arm rest and over the upper extremity. The strap must be placed over the middle of the forearm, and the strap must be attached and fastened with the Velcro (hook and loop). When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s upper extremity is taken into consideration. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the straps when correctly applied and the Velcro hook and loop completely covering each other must not exceed 50kg (500 newton).

The intended use for GU/arm straps 1110, 1111, 1112 and 1120 is to safely fixate and position the patient’s lower extremity during surgery and under anaesthesia. The GU/arm strap is led under the leg support and over the lower extremity. The GU/arm strap must be placed over the middle of the crus, and the strap must be attached and fastened with the Velcro (hook and loop). When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s lower extremity is taken into consideration. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the straps when correctly applied and the velcro hook and loop completely covering each other must not exceed 50kg (500 newton). 

The GU/arm strap is only intended for this use and may not be used for other purposes.

Surgeries

  • The nervous system
  • Endocrine organs
  • Eye and eye area
  • Ear, nose and larynx
  • Lips, teeth, jaws, mouth and throat 
  • Cardiac and major intrathoracic blood vessels 
  • Respiratory tract, thorax, mediastinum and diaphragm
  • Breast
  • Digestive organs and spleen
  • Urinary tract, male genitalia and retroperitoneal tissue
  • Female genitalia
  • Obstetric surgery
  • The musculoskeletal system
  • Peripheral blood vessels and lymphatic system
  • Skin and subcutis
  • Minor surgical procedures
  • Endoscopies via natural and artificial orifices

Belly Strap

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1130
1/1

ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1130
20X220CM
50 pcs
ONE SIZE
1131
25X220CM
50 pcs
ONE SIZE

Use

The intended use for strap 1130, Belly strap is to safely fixate and position the patient during surgery and under anaesthesia. The Belly strap is led under the surgical bed and over the abdomen and the strap must be attached and fastened with the Velcro (hook and loop). When placing and tightening the Belly strap, the medical professional must ensure that the patient has full respiratory movement. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the strap when correctly applied and the Velcro (hook and loop) completely covering each other must not exceed 209kg (2050 newton). The Belly Strap is only intended for this use and may not be used for other purposes.

Surgeries

  • The nervous system
  • The musculoskeletal system

Leg Strap

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1440
1/1

ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1440
30X160CM
25 pairs
ONE SIZE

Use

The intended use for strap 1440 is to safely fixate and position the patient’s lower extremity during surgery and under anaesthesia on the surgical bed with split leg plates during laparoscopic surgery. The thigh strap is led under the leg plate of the surgical bed with split leg plates and over the lower extremity. The thigh strap must be placed over the middle of the femur, and the thigh strap must be attached and fastened with the Velcro (hook and loop). A separate strap is used for each leg both left and right. When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure and take into consideration that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s lower extremity and knee joint is not overstretched. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the straps when correctly applied and the velcro (hook and loop) completely covering each other must not exceed 203kg (2000 newtons). The thigh strap is only intended for this use and may not be used for other purposes

Surgeries

  • Endocrine organs
  • Respiratory tract, thorax, mediastinum and diaphragm
  • Digestive organs and spleen

Torso Strap

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1142
1/1

ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1142
25x200CM
25 pcs
ONE SIZE

Use

The intended use for 1442 Torso strap is to support and retain the upper extremity in a natural position during surgery and under anaesthesia. The Torso strap is placed over the patient (the patient is positioned in a supine position) and under both upper extremities with the patient’s elbows placed in the middle of the Torso strap width, and the upper extremities placed flat along the patient’s side on the surgical bed. Subsequently, the Torso strap is led back over the abdomen and attached with the Velcro (hook and loop). When placing and tightening the Torso strap, the medical professional must ensure that the patient has full respiratory movement, and that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s upper extremity is taken into consideration.

The Torso strap is only intended for this use and may not be used for other purposes.

Surgeries

  • Endocrine organs
  • Ear, nose and larynx
  • Lips, teeth, jaws, mouth and throat

 

Beach Chair Head Strap

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1600
1/1

ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1600
REACH
100 pcs
ONE SIZE

Use

The intended use for 1600, Beach Chair Head Straps, is to safely fixate and position the patient’s head on the beach chair surgical table during surgery and under anaesthesia. The Beach Chair Head Strap set consists of 2 straps, one forehead strap (the longest), and a chin strap (the shortest). The forehead strap is led through a slit in one of the sides of the head positioner and over the patient’s forehead and through the corresponding slit on the other side of the head positioner. The two ends of the forehead strap are led back over the patient’s forehead and secured with the Velcro (hook and loop) in the middle of the forehead. When placing and tightening the forehead strap, the medical professional must ensure that the strap is adjusted to the patient’s head size. The Beach chair head strap is only intended for this use and may not be used for other purposes.

Note: Not all beach chair surgical tables are constructed with a slit.

Fits With

Surgeries

  • The musculoskeletal system

 

Foot & Arm Strap, with Loop

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1700
1700 A
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ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1700
44X5CM
100 pcs
ONE SIZE

Use

The intended use for the 1700- Foot/Arm Strap with loop is to lift the patient’s lower extremity on the surgical table during the skin disinfection process before surgery of the lower extremity in the pre-operative phase. The patient’s foot is led into the intended loop of the strap. The foot is fixated by altering the strap at the adjustment point. When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s foot is taken into consideration. The Foot/Arm Strap is removed after the skin disinfection process is completed and before the surgery begins.

The intended use for the 1700- Foot/Arm Strap with Loop is to lift the patient’s upper extremity on the surgical table during the skin disinfection process before surgery of the upper extremity in the pre-operative phase. The patient’s wrist is led into the intended loop of the strap. The wrist is fixated by altering the strap at the adjustment point. When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s wrist is taken into consideration. The Foot/Arm Strap is removed after the skin disinfection process is completed and before the surgery begins.

The Foot/Arm Strap is only intended for the use reported above and may not be used for other purposes. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the strap when correctly applied must not exceed 86kg (850 newton).

Surgeries

  • The musculoskeletal system

Foot & Arm Strap, with Foam & Loop

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1701
1701 A
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ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1701
44X5CM
100 pcs
ONE SIZE

Use

The intended use for the 1701- Foot/Arm Strap with Foam and Loop is to lift the patient’s lower extremity on the surgical table during the skin disinfection process before surgery of the lower extremity in the pre-operative phase. The patient’s foot is led into the intended loop of the strap. The foot is fixated by altering the Foot/Arm Strap at the adjustment point. When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s foot is taken into consideration. The Foot/Arm Strap is removed after the skin disinfection process is completed and before the surgery begins.

The intended use for the 1701- Foot/Arm Strap with Foam is to lift the patient’s upper extremity on the surgical table during the skin disinfection process before surgery of the upper extremity in the pre-operative phase. The patient’s wrist is led into the intended loop of the strap. The wrist is fixated by altering the strap at the adjustment point. When placing and tightening the strap, the medical professional must ensure that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s wrist is taken into consideration. The Foot/Arm Strap is removed after the skin disinfection process is completed and before the surgery begins.

The Foot/Arm Strap is only intended for the use reported above and may not be used for other purposes. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the strap when correctly applied must not exceed 86kg (850 newton).

Surgeries

  • The musculoskeletal system

Foot Strap, no Velcro

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1710
1/1

ID
Size
Per Box
Description
1710
44X5CM
100 pcs
ONE SIZE

Use

The intended use for 1710- Foot Strap no Velcro- is to lift the patient’s lower extremity on the surgical table during the skin disinfection process before surgery of the lower extremity in the pre-operative phase. The patient’s foot is led into the strap and one strap goes around the heel and one strap goes over the dorsum pedis. After attaching the Foot Strap to the patient’s foot, the leg is lifted and the foot strap is mounted on the equipment intended for raising legs. The Foot Strap is removed after the skin disinfection process is completed and before the surgery begins. The maximum amount of pressure applied to the strap when correctly applied must not exceed 112kg (1100 newton).

The Foot Strap is only intended for this use and may not be used for other purposes.

Surgeries

  • The musculoskeletal system

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