Durable one seam prosthetic donning sleeve design
Using a Launch Donning Sheath significantly reduces physical exertion
Similar nylon and sizing as Easy-Proth & Proth-Pro Donning Sleeve
Save time and reduce strain in the morning when getting ready
Stop the burning, rubbing and irritation associated with traditional ace wrap or stockinette arm & ak donning techniques
Intended for Above-Knee amputees that use a suction and valve socket suspension design
Travel light and avoid carrying a full bag of ace wraps, powder and back-up stockinette
Available in 5 Launch Donning Sheath sizes, Blue color
Sold each in a Reusable & Resealable Poly Bag

How to measure your AK residual limb for an Amputee Essentials Launch Donning Sheath

SIZE	TOP (in)	BOTTOM (in)
Small	16 - 19 (41-46 cm)	5 (13 cm)
Medium	20 - 24 (50.8-61 cm)	5 (13 cm)
Large	25 - 28 1/2 (63.5-72 cm)	6 (15.5 cm)
X-Large	29 1/2 - 32 1/2 (75-82.5 cm)	6 1/2 (16.5 cm)
XX-Large	34 (88 cm)	-

Amputee Essentials Launch Donning Sheath is a donning sleeve for AK suction socket prosthetic users designed to take the “process” out of putting on your AK (above-knee) prosthesis. Incorporating a Launch donning sleeve into your daily routine makes the physically straining morning task of putting on your prosthesis much easier and with little mess. Amputee Essentials manufactured this donning sheath using only one seam and nylon that employs a special reinforcing technique to make it more resistant to tearing and ripping.

Apply your above knee prosthetic leg in three simple steps. Step one; place your residual limb into the Launch nylon bag and step two; into your prosthetic socket. Step three; pull the Launch Donning Sheath through the valve hole and that’s all.

The low shear resistance that nylon offers helps avoid skin abrasion and burning sensation along your residual limb. For those AK amputees that prefer the “oneness” of suction suspension and have experienced a traumatic above knee amputation resulting in scarred or hypersensitive skin may find Launch a great donning option.

Materials

Ripstop Nylon

Directions for Use

Launch Donning Sheath application Instructions:

To apply the Launch donning aid, first fully spread out the aid.
Fold the top half (A) of Launch into the other half (B). Make sure the seam is flush with each other; loop is on the outside.
With both hands, pull Launch over your transfemoral residual limb like a sock and avoid creases.
Position the socket over your residual limb after which the loop of your Launch can be put through the socket’s valve hole.
Finally, slowly pull your Launch out of the prosthetic socket by pulling the loop through the valve hole. If you realize your residual limb is not positioned inside your socket properly, this procedure has to be repeated.

Care Instructions

Launch Donning Sheath may only be washed by hand a low temperatures (30 degree celsius)
Only dry your Launch Donning Sheath with a towel
Do Not iron
Do not clean or treat with bleach
Do not expose this prosthetic aid to sources of heat like bright sunlight, heaters and so on.

Precautions

Be careful! Do not step on the Launch Donning Sheath (Suction or Vacuum Donning Sleeve) as the highly slippery material makes it a slipping hazard. When using Launch, it is important to use the correct size. Your Launch will not work as described and may prematurely wear out if sized too small.

Launch Product Numbers

Size	Launch Donning Sheath SKU
Small	AELDS1
Medium	AELDS2
Large	AELDS3
X-Large	AELDS4
XX-Large	AELDS5

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