Press Button Release Latch

Application of Model S301, Super Sager Form III Single Leg Traction Splint is similar to that of its bilateral cousin — Model S304. However, the unilateral nature of the S301 requires that when positioning the Splint, the Traction (Pulley) Wheel be placed on its side and towards the injured limb. To accomplish this, the S301 Outer Shaft must be disconnected from the Articulating Base and Cushion.

Simply press the Button Release Latch and rotate the Splint until the Traction Cable is on the same side as the fractured Femur (Illustration). Reconnect the Outer Shaft to the Articulating Base and Cushion. Follow the easy application stages of "Position, Set and Secure" to complete the operation.

Rotate splint so that the Traction (Pulley) Wheel is on the same side as the injured limb. Reconnect the Outer Shaft to the Articulating Base and Cushion.

Release, Rotate, Reconnect

Warning: All operators should receive full and proper initial/ refresher instruction sessions from a qualified person on detailed use of this equipment and regarding the particular situations in which it should be used.

Contraindications for traction splints:
All traction splints of any kind are contraindicated in the case of fractured Pelvises unless the Medical Consultant indicates otherwise, or a MAST Trouser has been applied – in which case a Sager Splint can be applied over the MAST Trousers. Supracondylar fractures of the Knee and Ankle fractures are also contraindicated. The contraindications listed above are only intended as a basic reference tool. Please defer to federal, state, and/or local protocol for definitive analysis and guidelines.

Recommended traction amount:
How much traction should I apply? Apply the amount of traction recommended by your medical consultant, or that required by protocol. For adults, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recommends gentle traction to a maximum of 7kg (15 pounds) per fractured Femur [14kg (30 pounds) for a bilateral fracture]. A general rule of thumb is 10% of the patients’ body weight per fractured Femur. For example; if a patient weighing 45kg (100 pounds) has a single fracture, the appropriate amount of traction would be 4 1/2kg (10 pounds). If that same person has a bilateral fracture, 9kg (20 pounds) would be estimated. The Sager S300 Splint is designed to register a maximum of 7kg (15 pounds) of traction. For infants and children, the maximum per fractured Femur would be 3 1/2kg (7 1/2 pounds), 7kg (15 pounds) for bilateral fractures.