Span America, Inc. (Formerly Embracing Concepts)

70 Commerce Center
Greenville, South Carolina 29615
United States
Telephone: 800-888-6752 or 864-288-8877.
Fax: 864-288-8692.
Web: http://www.spanamerica.com.
Email: info@spanamerica.com.

Discontinued products manufactured by Span America, Inc. (Formerly Embracing Concepts) (listed alphabetically)

1. ANKLET

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/97) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Foot positioner, foam octagonal block with hole for leg, slit on one side to insert leg. Webbing strap with D-ring for securing. Hole off center, different heights of foot elevation achieved by rotating block. Floats heel.

2. BODY ALIGNER.

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/97) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Foam body positioner to assist person in maintaining side lying position. Will not slide on sheet. Long rectangular foam block with one corner cut off on full length to maintain block at angle to support torso in side lying position.

3. GEO MATT BODY ALIGNER

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/97) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Body aligner pillow, of fire-retardant foam rectangular cells. Pillow maintains 30 degree body angle and cell design channels away heat and moisture which contribute to skin breakdown and relieves pressure on bony prominences. Cells at the head are smaller and shallower and deeper and larger at the mid section to provide proper support. Soft Skin antimicrobial and vapor permeable protective cover available. 16 inches by 8 inches by 20 inches.

4. HEAD CRADLE.

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/97) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Foam pillow immobilizes head and neck. Foam block with concave cutout for head, holes on sides to relieve pressure over ears. Slight angle for position in flexion.

5. HEAD CUSHION.

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/97) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Foam pillow to provide support in prone or side position, shaped to provide pressure relief around ears.

6. PATIENT PRONE PILLOW.

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/97) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Foam pillow to provide head support in prone position, with hyperextending neck. Large air holes provide ventilation. Shaped to prevent head or neck rotation.

7. TROCHANTER WEDGE

   --- DISCONTINUED. RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Foam wedge acts as passive support to maintain leg in desired position. Long narrow wedge, will not slip on sheets.

8. WRIST HOLDER.

   --- DISCONTINUED. (Verified 12/1997) RETAINED IN DATABASE FOR REFERENCE. --- Foam restraints wrap around wrist or ankle. Webbing straps with D-rings secure restraints and tie to bed.

See Span America, Inc. (Formerly Embracing Concepts) products that are currently available.