Medical Immobilizer

Medical immobilizer production especially immobilizing joints and bones, limiting movement during the healing process used for (e.g. knee immobilizer, neck collar, hand-wrist immobilizer).

Medical Immobilizer Manufacturing Process

1. Design and R&D

• It is measured according to the patient's anatomy (knee, neck, arm, etc.).
• Mold and cutting design is done with CAD/CAM software.
• The balance between comfort and immobilization is observed.

2. Material Selection

• Main body materials:
  • neoprene, sponge textured fabrics
• Support materials:
  • Aluminum plates or strips (formable and lightweight)
  • Plastic hard plates (polypropylene, ABS)
• Connecting elements:
  • Velcro, elastic bands, buckles

3. Cut

• Fabrics and sponges die cut prepared according to the measurements using the method.
• Support plates are produced by press or laser cutting.

4. Assembly and Sewing

• The material that will come into contact with the skin on the inner surface is covered with special fabrics for comfort.
• Aluminum/plastic supports are placed on the body.
• Tapes, buckles and velcro are fixed with sewing machines.

5. Quality Control

• Limitation of movement tests are performed (e.g. 0° immobilization of the knee).
• Material durability (tensile, adhesion tests) is checked.
• Skin compatibility and breathability are evaluated.

6. Packaging

• User manual is added.
• Labeling is done in accordance with medical device regulations (CE, ISO 13485, MDR uyumu).

     Sample Production Areas

• Neck immobilizer (cervical collar) → Plastazote + Velcro + polyethylene support
• Knee immobilizer → Sponge + fabric + aluminum strip supports
• Hand-wrist immobilizer → Neoprene + aluminum plate