How FlexiOH comes off
- Your doctor cuts through the lattice with double-action orthopaedic pliers.
- Nothing spins and nothing gets hot.
- It takes a few minutes in the clinic — no special room or equipment.
Why it matters
For many children the cast saw is the most frightening part of the whole treatment. Removing the immobilizer with pliers makes the last visit quiet and quick — for the child, the parent and the cast-room team.
For clinicians
Removal uses bone-cutting (double-action) pliers, listed in the FlexiOH instructions for use. See the MDR 2025 IFUs and the clinicians page.
Questions
Does removing FlexiOH hurt?
No. It is cut away with pliers; there is no saw blade near the skin.
Can I remove FlexiOH myself?
No. Removal is done by your doctor or cast technician when the fracture has healed.
My skin looks darker under it. Is that a problem?
A temporary tanning mark can appear. It fades within a few days.
General information, not medical advice. FlexiOH is applied by, or under the direction of, a qualified orthopaedic practitioner; your treating clinician decides which immobilisation is right for your fracture. Availability and regulatory status vary by country.
Find a FlexiOH doctor
FlexiOH is supplied through hospitals and clinics. We will point you to one near you.