Through comprehensive research with patients and practitioners we discovered a myriad of problems associated with conventional casting and splinting materials that affected not just patients but the people that use these products on a daily basis. The challenge the FastForm team had to overcome was to develop better products that offer clear benefits to patients, which are easier, faster, cleaner and safer for orthopaedic professionals to use.

The FastForm Advantage

FastForm casting products are simple, fast, easy to apply and conform perfectly to limbs being treated. The open aerated design of FastForm products, integrated with highly breathable hi-tech padding, ensures that patient’s skins are dry and comfortable. This reduces unpleasant odours, itching and risk of skin maceration. This is particularly relevant for people suffering from Diabetes.
No dust or fumes are generated during application or removal and water is not used to activate the product so product applications and removals are clean and hygienic. Application sites are free from dust and do not require regular dusting down. FastForm splint products feature a unique volumetrically adjustable system. This means that products can be adjusted easily to fit the patient’s limb snugly, ensuring maximum comfort throughout the healing phases. This feature is ideal to compensate for an increase or decrease in swelling of the injured limb.
A hi-tech hydrophilic lining is attached to FastForm products, therefore there is no need for stockinette or casting padding, hence making the application easy and fast. The unique volumetrically adjustable feature also means that a cast saw is not required to remove FastForm products when healing is complete. This feature greatly reduces patient anxiety, particularly children, and eliminates exposure to fiberglass dust, prevalent in synthetic casting materials. This is particularly relevant for practitioners who have higher exposure to potentially harmful dust from cast saws and fumes.
FastForm casting products are water resistant, allowing patients the freedom to shower and even swim, where determined suitable by the practitioner. This reduces further costs for patients as shower covers are not required. If desirable, the FastForm product is designed so it can be removed for inspection of the underlying limb, and then be easily reapplied and adjusted to compensate for a reduction in swelling or muscle atrophy, thus providing snug support for optimum healing.
FastForm’s products are made from a lightweight, yet extremely strong polymer, making it more convenient and comfortable to wear, thus reducing tiredness of the injured limb. This improves patient compliance. FastForm products incorporate a unique tamper evident/resistant feature. An integrated compliance tab acts as a deterrent to prevent unauthorised removal of the product and provides a clear indication if the product has been removed.

FastForm Market Segments

Casts Splints Braces Body Protectors

FastForm Market Segments

Emergency Care Doctors' clinics
ER rooms Physiotherapy
Plaster rooms Sports and rehabilitation
Occupational therapy Outdoor pursuits
Orthopaedic clinics Military


 
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