How to use MedicFX appliances with Velcro attachments

MEDICFX Wrap-Around Appliance Instructions

Durable, flexible, and highly realistic for repeat use in trauma and wound simulation.

1. Select the Correct Appliance

Choose an appliance in the appropriate size and skin tone.
This is particularly important when the appliance will be used repeatedly on the same actor or manikin.
Custom sizing and skin tones are available on request.

2. Fit the Appliance

Wrap the appliance around the chosen limb. It should fit snugly.

• If too tight, use additional Velcro to lengthen the closure.

• If too loose, reduce the mesh backing with safety pins, tape, or stitching to create a better fit.

3. Optional Blood Integration

You can add a bloodline system under the appliance:

1. Make a small opening in the silicone where the blood should appear.

2. Feed a tube through the opening and secure it along the back using tape.

3. Connect the tube to a blood pump or syringe.

Note: MEDICFX appliances can also be pre-ordered with integrated bloodlines.

4. Optional Colouring

MEDICFX appliances can be painted using alcohol-based or grease paints.
These are temporary and can be removed with cleaning.

• Do not attempt to fully change the skin tone using foundation makeup, as this will result in a patchy appearance.

• You can safely apply bruising, dirt, shading, and trauma effects.

5. Blood Application

You may add blood for realism:

• Water-based bloodmay bead on silicone. To improve adhesion, mix in a drop of dish soap before application

• For better results, use silicone-compatible blood. It adheres better and offers a more realistic visual, though it is more expensive.

• MEDICFX supplies professional-grade simulation blood for this purpose.

6. Wound Simulation

All MEDICFX appliances can be treated as if they are real wounds:

• Tape, bandage, and clean using warm or cold water and isopropyl alcohol

• Some appliances with mesh reinforcement can be cut open and sutured closed for repeated procedural training

7. Cleaning & Storage After Use

• Remove the appliance carefully

• Rinse under lukewarm water

• Dry with a cloth or paper towel, and use a hairdryer to reach internal or tight areas

• Lightly powder with baby powder or talcum

• Store in a cool, dark place, inside a plastic bag or container

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight

8. Durability & Maintenance

All MEDICFX wrap-around appliances are made from robust, high-quality silicone that withstands frequent handling.
With proper care, they will last for many training sessions.
Some wear and tear is expected over time.

Larger appliances can be repaired and repainted as needed.
Refer to: “How to Repair Your Silicone Appliance”for detailed instructions.