vetFIX – gentle and hygienic fixation in veterinary surgery and X-ray
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What is vetFIX?
vetFIX is a fixation system for stabilising and positioning animals in veterinary medicine – for veterinary practices and animal clinics, in surgery, in X-ray and in all imaging examinations. It consists of two components:
Patch (reusable component)
- Can be cut to size
- Adhesive surface for attaching to existing equipment (examination and operating tables, trays, cushions etc.) or for hanging on the standard rail
- Easy to de-lint and disinfect
Fleece strap (single-use component)
- 15 cm wide, supplied on a roll in a dispenser box
- Length freely selectable for each situation – simply cut off
- Available in white or blue
- Attaches to the patch with gentle pressure
Your benefits with vetFIX
Hygiene
- 100% polypropylene
- No transmission of germs from animal to animal
- Single patient use – one fleece strap per animal
- Patch easy to de-lint and disinfect
Safety for the animal
- Flexible attachment of the fixation
- Supports individual positioning of the body
- Gentle thanks to a wide contact surface
- Prevents congestion in the paws
- Practical opening for IV access
- Silent removal
- Minimised risk of cross-infection
Occupational safety for your staff
- Secures the animal during all imaging examinations
- Staff can leave the X-ray area during exposure
- Stabilises the body areas being examined without additional assistance
Dispenser box
- Wipeable and refillable
- Made from 100% recycled cardboard
- Made regionally (Upper Austria)
- 100% recyclable with waste paper
How to use vetFIX
- Attach the patch to the examination equipment (table, couch, operating table etc.).
- Pull the fleece strap out of the dispenser box and cut it to the required length.
- Guide the strap over the animal and over at least one edge to the patch and attach it with gentle pressure – this is what ensures a secure fit.
- For paws and limbs: fold the strap in half, make a cut of max. 3 cm and pass the other end through the slit. This creates a wide loop that does not constrict and leaves an opening for an IV cannula.
Safety notes: Do not use in the neck area. On sedated animals, do not fasten straps around the upper body so tightly that breathing is restricted. Do not use the smooth side to attach to the patch. Check the fit of the fixation regularly.
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Frequently asked questions about vetFIX
Is the fleece strap reusable?
No. The fleece strap is a single-use product (single patient use) and is disposed of after each animal. This prevents cross-infection. The patch is the reusable component and can be de-linted and disinfected.
What is the fleece strap made of and how is it disposed of?
The fleece strap is made of polypropylene, is produced non-toxically and can be disposed of with general waste. The dispenser box is made from 100% recycled cardboard and goes in the waste paper.
Where is the patch attached?
The patch is attached with its adhesive surface to existing equipment – such as examination and operating tables, trays or cushions – or hung on the standard rail.
Which examinations is vetFIX suitable for?
vetFIX is used to position, stabilise and secure animals before, during and after veterinary procedures and examinations – for example in surgery, in X-ray and in other imaging procedures.
What are the dimensions of a roll?
vetFIX fleece is 15 cm wide and is supplied as a roll of approx. 250 m (approx. 2.8 kg) in a dispenser box.
Where can I order vetFIX?
Write to us at info@vetfix.at or use the contact form.
Documents and descriptions
- vetFIX brochure – vetFIX brochure (PDF, 1 MB, German)
- Data sheet vetFIX Fleece 15 white – Data sheet (PDF, German)
Email: info@vetfix.at