Innomed McCarthy Hip Distractor
Innomed · Model McCarthy Hip Distractor
Quick and easy setup for controlled distraction of the hip joint The unit is designed to fit onto a standard operating table. The four upright bars are secured to the O.R. table utilizing the standard O.R. table socket clamps. The thigh pad holds the patient stable allowing distraction to be applied to the affected limb. A stabilizing bar is used to keep the distractor and thigh assembly stable. The foot piece is secured with velcro straps and a web strap used with a tightening mechanism.
Key tips
- ·A positioner that has lost padding thickness or developed a tear no longer redistributes pressure as designed - replace it rather than keep using it.
- ·There is no electronic self-test here: condition is assessed by hands-on inspection every PM, not by an alarm.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Visual inspection for tears, cracks, delamination, compression set, and fluid ingress
- ·Check straps, buckles, hook-and-loop, and any mounting hardware for wear and secure attachment
- ·Confirm the surface cleans and disinfects per the manufacturer's instructions for use
- ·Retire and replace once the padding no longer rebounds, splits, or fails to hold position
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Safety & Recalls
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- RECALL
54 MM finisher blade was inadvertently affixed to the shaft of the CupX handle in lieu of the 54 MM starter blade.
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