Description

ShearBan’s patented ultra-low friction PTFE film with durable self-adhesive backing provides long-lasting protection from skin abrasion, blisters, calluses, and foot ulceration. ShearBan is ideal for patching troublesome areas of orthopedic braces, prosthetic sockets, footwear, insoles, athletic equipment and more. Available in pre-cut patches and large sheets for custom trimming. Includes 4 Small Blue Pre-Cut Oval Patches.

Small Oval Patch Sizing:  5cm x 4cm

Target Rubbing at the Source

ShearBan works by reducing friction in specific, at-risk areas of footwear, insoles, medical and sports equipment to protect sensitive tissue from wound formation. And, because friction is not reduced in other areas of the body, stability is maintained.

ShearBan Works To:

• Enhance patient comfort and extend their ability to walk, run, work, and play each day
• Provide a greater margin of safety for individuals who are highly susceptible to skin breakdown; especially individuals with neuropathic foot conditions, amputations, or deformities
• Maximize orthopedic support and correction beyond what’s possible with pressure offloading alone due to the reduction in tissue deformation where ShearBan is used
• Prevent recurrence of skin breakdown, since ShearBan does not require re-application after initial placement. ShearBan lasts many months before replacement may be necessary.

Features:

• Easy to Install - Self adhesive ShearBan applied to footwear & sports equipment - NOT ON THE SKIN.
• Ultra Thin - Only 0.015 inches (0.38mm) thick so shoe fit is unchanged.
• Immediate Relief - Unique low friction technology offers instant relief from hot spots & blisters.
• Durable, Long-Lasting Protection - Enjoy up to 500km of worry-free blister protection.
  

Recommended Tips and Techniques

Wear shoes immediately so that body warmth and pressure ensures strong adhesion.

Heel Blisters: Avoid catching the leading (top) edge of the patch with your sock by holding the top of the patch with your finger or using a shoe horn when donning your shoes.

For maximum adhesion, use a hair dryer to heat the patch for 20-30 seconds after installing. Press firmly around entire patch surface to secure.

Replace ShearBan when patch surface fades or when patch releases from footwear.

To remove worn-out patches, heat patch with hair dryer to soften adhesive as you remove from footwear.

Instructions for use

1. Apply Shearan patch directly to insole or footwear, wherever the user is experiencing discomfort or blisters.
2. Once installed, press firmly ariound entire patch surface to ensure adhesion (Optional: Using a hair dryer, apply heat 2-3" from patch surface for 10-20 seconds to soften the patch's adhesive, allowing it to bond more thoroughly to the opposing surface. Press firmly around entire patch to ensure optimal adhesion.
3. Replace patches if the surface wears through to the fabric layer beneath it or peels away from the opposing surface.