Formulary

17.7.6 Wound care protectors

First Line
Second Line
Specialist
Hospital Only
LimbO Waterproof Protector

(Latex-free waterproof protector with reinforced PVC sleeves and neoprene seal)

  • Adult Half Leg (£10.74 per protector):
    • Patient height - 165cm and above:
      • Slim, Standard, Large
    • Patient height - Under 165cm:
      • Slim - short leg, Standard - short leg, Large - short leg
  • Adult Elbow (£13.16 per protector):
    • Bicep circumference - 25-29 cm (10-11.5”):
      • Slim to medium
    • Bicep circumference - 30-39 cm (12-15”):
      • Medium to large
  • Adult Foot (£10.66 per protector):
    • Ankle circumference – 20-25cm (8-10”):
      • Slim to medium
    • Ankle circumference – 23-34cm (9-13”):
      • Medium to large

Indication

  • Primarily protecting dressings for adults with long-term conditions such as leg ulcers caused by diabetes or those undergoing IV treatment through a PICC Line or Midline.

Notes

  1. Patient weight for adult half leg protector:
    1. Slim/Slim-short: Up to 64Kg (10 Stone)
    2. Standard/Standard-short: 64kg-102Kg (10-16 Stone)
    3. Large/Large-short: 102-140Kg (16-20 Stone)
  2. Max shoe size 11 for adult foot protector.
  3. Full range of sizes, including children’s sizes are available on NHS Supply Chain or direct from supplier, but cannot be prescribed on FP10.