FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

● What is FlexiOH™?
FlexiOH™ is the first of its kind, breathable and washable Orthopaedic cast. The sole aim of
FlexiOH™ is to provide a comfortable healing experience for fractured bones without
restricting routine activities. Its hassle free application and removal makes FlexiOH™ a
prominent choice for orthopaedicians as well as patients. FlexiOH™ is developed to
minimize complications associated with bone immobilization therapy.

● When will FlexiOH™ be available in Market?

Currently we are evaluating FlexiOH™ in pilot scale cohort of patients. FlexiOH™ for Short arm
cast for adults will be available in 2018.

● When will FlexiOH™ be available in my country?

Initially, FlexiOH™ will be available in India only. We are exploring market in other countries as
well. To know current status about your country feel free to contact us.

● What are the benefits of FlexiOH™ over conventional casts?

For Patient:
Freedom to wash cast
Better skin comfort
Lighter cast

For Docs:
Easy application and removal
No chances of cast-saw injury
Easy monitoring of swelling in fractured part

● Does the product FlexiOH™ ensure reduction in the duration of treatment?

FlexiOH™ is a bone immobilization device and it facilitates the bone healing process. However,
the duration of bone immobilization therapy would be same as of conventional cast i.e.
fiberglass or PoP cast. Duration for bone healing may vary from person to person and
based on different factors i.e. severity of fracture, age of patient, etc.

● How do I know that the FlexiOH™ cast fits to my hand size?

The Short arm cast will be available in three different variants such as small, medium, large. As
FlexiOH™ is elastic, it adapts shape and size of hand by stretching. Before application of
FlexiOH™, healthcare professional will choose appropriate size based on different
circumferences to ensure its fitting, alternatively professional may check fitting with
during FlexiOH.

● Can we wash FlexiOH™ with soap / detergent?

Washable foam is provided inner side of FlexiOH™ and a simple wash with water while bathing
is sufficient enough to wash the cast.

● Any safety or precaution required while entering in deep water such as swimming
 pool, river or sea with FlexiOH™?
Not any, as long as patient is knowing how to swim.

● Does FlexiOH™ react to hot or cold beverages?

No.

● After removing FlexiOH™, does it will leave any marks or pattern on skin?
Usual patches may be seen on the skin due to tanning effect and that will be disappear after a
couple of days.

● In case I had sprain, whether this product FlexiOH™ can be used?

FlexiOH™ can be used for bone immobilization therapy ranging from short term to long term
immobilization. Its use in sprain can be recommended as per guidance of an
orthopaedician.

● Does FlexiOH™ contains any harmful chemical that affect our skin?
As per ISO 10993-10:2010 (E) FlexiOH™ materials has been tested for Irritation and Skin
Sensitization under “Biological Evaluation of Medical Device – Part 10, Tests for Irritation
and Skin Sensitization, ISO 10993-10:2010 (E)” and has been found to be safe.1

● Is it possible to hold the fractured part for alignment of bone once the cast is applied?
After application of soft FlexiOH, fracture is reduced before curing. Reduced position can be hold
until rest of cast is cured. After then, unexposed part is cured with light.

● Does FlexiOH™ require any trimming after application of cast?

FlexiOH™ is designed with such aim that does not require any trimming or adjustment once cast
is applied.

● In cases of open wound fractures is it possible to apply FlexiOH™?

Usually open wound fracture is treated with surgical intervention but FlexiOH can be used in all
cases where convention cast is used.

● How does FlexiOH™ address the swelling issue in fractured part?

In case of mild to moderate swelling, Swelling can be adjusted by Foam layer. In case of oedema
after application of FlexiOH™, it is advised to immediately contact doctor and take
remedial measures. In case of acute swelling, we advise to apply temporary splint
followed by FlexiOH™ when swelling reduced. Some patient may have risk to develop
compartment syndrome. In such case, swelling can be visualized through holes. If such
swelling happens, patient is educated to open cast immediately

● Is it possible to reuse FlexiOH™ once it hardens?

Since each cast is custom fit to patient’s hand, it cannot be reused once it’s hardened.

● Are there any chances of leakage of resin from the cast?

The material holding the cast is stretchable and is made up of silicon rubber. During quality check
at time of manufacturing, we make sure that all FlexiOH™ are leak free. Although if any
resin material is leaking from FlexiOH™, which may happen due to physical damage
during logistic process, we strongly advise not to use FlexiOH™.