Description

Brand: Lohmann & Rauscher
Product: Cellacast Soft

Cellacast Soft is an innovative semi-rigid casting tape designed to provide effective immobilization for a variety of medical needs, including fractures, post-surgical recovery, and orthopedic corrections. Its unique flexibility allows for functional movement while maintaining the necessary support and stability, making it suitable for both adult and pediatric patients.

Material Composition

• Knitted Fiberglass Mesh: Approximately 60%
• Polyurethane Resin: Approximately 40%, containing polymeric MDI and aromatic isocyanates
• Natural Rubber Latex

This composition ensures that the tape is lightweight, comfortable, and conforms excellently to body contours due to its diagonal and widthwise elasticity. The material is also air-permeable, break-proof, and X-ray transparent, enhancing patient comfort and clinical effectiveness.

Key Features

• Soft Edges: Enhances patient comfort
• Easy Application: Tacky before curing, requiring only a few layers
• Versatile: Can be cut before and after drying
• Compatibility: Suitable for use over tubular padding bandages and can be combined with other splints for added stability

Application Instructions

• Activation: Dip in water at 20–24°C (68–75°F)
• Application: Apply in circular turns without tension, overlapping each turn by half
• Moulding Time: 2.5–3 minutes
• Setting Time: 4–5 minutes, fully weight-bearing after 20–30 minutes

Trained personnel should use standard examination gloves during application, and face masks are recommended when removing the cast with oscillating saws without extraction units.

Sizes and Colors

• Sizes: Widths from 2.5 to 12.5 cm, lengths from 1.8 to 3.6 m
• Colors: Cream, blue, red, black, purple (availability may vary)

Each roll is individually sealed, with typically 10 rolls per box.

Storage and Handling

• Storage Conditions: Below 24°C (75°F) in a dry place
• Shelf Life: 2 years if unopened and undamaged
• Water Exposure: Not advisable to bathe with the cast

Safety and Precautions

Due to the presence of isocyanates and natural rubber latex, users should:

• Use gloves and ensure good ventilation
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin
• Be aware of potential irritation or allergic reactions

The product is classified as hazardous material, suitable for ground shipping only, and may expose users to Cumene, a chemical known to cause cancer.

Disposal

Not biodegradable, Cellacast Soft should be disposed of by incineration or landfill according to local guidelines once the resin is fully set. Intended for use by trained medical personnel, it serves as a reliable solution for immobilization in various clinical scenarios.