Wearing the Epitact Rigid Thumb Brace - Night (Left Hand) helps to relieve joint pain at the base of the thumb and contributes to slowing the progression of thumb osteoarthritis. The Epitact Orthotic holds the thumb in a resting position while opening the joint between the index finger and the thumb. The alignment of the bones restricts the forces exerted on the trapeziometacarpal joint and helps to relieve pain. In addition to the rigid Orthotic for night-time use, Epitact advise that you also wear an Epitact Flexible Orthotic for daytime use, which absorbs traumatic micro-mobilisations; thereby helping to reduce pain. When looked after properly, you can wear it on a daily basis for several months.

Benefits and Features

• Helps to relieve joint pain
• Limits the progression of basal thumb arthritis
• Holds the thumb in a resting position
• Available for the right and left hand
• Machine wash at 30°C

How to use?

• This product is a night use splint.
• Follow the heat moulding instructions supplied.
• The splint can be heat moulded several times if necessary.
• Slip the splint onto your hand by sliding your thumb into the thumb section.
• Insert the hook and loop strap through the loop at the base of the thumb and tighten the splint gently around the wrist.
• Do not use on an unprotected wound.
• In the event of severe oedema: monitor the hand during use.
• Remove the splint if it is too tight and impedes circulation.
• When in doubt seek advice from your GP or your pharmacist.
• Do not use near a flame or incandescent material.
• Washing instructions:
• Machine wash at 30°C.
• Do not use stain removers (acetone, solvents, etc.).
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not expose to heat (>50°C).

Ingredients

53% heat mouldable plastic, 47% polyamide / elastane fabric. The product has undergone all the regulatory tests required by ISO standard 10993-1. If, in spite of this precaution an incident occurs, discontinue use of the product immediately and inform Millet Innovation. Millet Innovation cannot be held liable in cases where the manufacturer’s recommendations have not been followed during use.