Patterson Medical Material Splinting Rolyan Universal Watercolors 18X24" 4/Ca - 550530

Patterson Medical Material Splinting Rolyan Universal Watercolors 18X24" 4/Ca - 550530

Product Description: Rolyan Material Universal Splinting 1/8" Thermoplastic Watercolors 18x24" Solid Non-Sterile 4/Case

Part Number: 550530

Brand: Rolyan

Color: Watercolors

Composition/Ingredients: 1/8" Thermoplastic

Density: Solid

Dimensions: 18x24"

Ergonomic Location: Universal

Item: Material

Item Type: Splinting

Quantity: 4/Case

Sterile/Non-Sterile: Non-Sterile

What our Experts Think

• Thermoplastic Splinting Material: Designed for custom orthotic fabrication, allowing clinicians to mold precise, patient-specific splints when heated.
• Versatile Universal Application: Suitable for a wide range of upper and lower extremity splinting needs in rehabilitation and acute care.
• Easy-to-Shape & Repositionable: Becomes pliable with heat, enabling accurate fitting and adjustments during the clinical process.
• Durable After Setting: Once cooled, maintains rigid support for effective immobilization and protection.
• Professional Clinical Standard: Commonly used in occupational and physical therapy for post-injury, post-surgical, and deformity management.
• Efficient Sheet Format (18" x 24"): Large material size supports multiple splint designs and reduces waste in clinical settings.

Q&A

Q: What is the Patterson Medical 550530 Rolyan Universal Watercolors Splinting Material?
A: A thermoplastic sheet used in clinical rehabilitation to fabricate custom-molded rigid splints, orthoses, and adaptive devices with precise shaping and reliable support.

Q: What size is this product?
A: It comes in an 18" x 24" sheet size, suitable for a wide range of upper and lower extremity splinting applications.

Q: What is it used for?
A: It is used to create custom splints for the wrist, hand, fingers, elbow, ankle, and other orthopedic support needs in therapy and rehabilitation settings.

Q: What are the key material features?
A: It offers 100% memory (can be reheated and reshaped), controlled drape for precise molding, and becomes translucent when heated for accurate positioning.

Q: Why is it called “Watercolors”?
A: The Watercolors line features bright and metallic color options designed to improve patient comfort, engagement, and compliance during splint use.

Q: Can it be remolded after initial fitting?
A: Yes. The thermoplastic can be reheated multiple times for adjustments and splint revisions without losing structural integrity.

Q: What makes it useful for clinicians?
A: It provides controlled stretch, easy trimming, and consistent rigidity after cooling, helping clinicians create accurate, durable custom orthoses.

Q: Why choose the Patterson Medical 550530 Watercolors splinting material?
A: It combines strong moldability, reusable thermoplastic memory, and patient-friendly color options, making it a versatile choice for professional splint fabrication.

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