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Subject
Lady Dignity Plus Panty,5-10203MUHISG

Question
Is there a way to purchase additional, disposable liners for this product? Also, do you know if MediCare will cover the cost, or at least part of the cost, of the panty and liners? Thank you.

Answer
Our Dignity Plus Liners are the super absorbent liner and the Dignity Lites Stackable Liners and Dignity ThinSerts Liners are the light absorbent liners for the Lady Dignity Plus Panties.

Subject
Wachtenfeld Clip Forceps, 5 in,451-083FSI

Question
I perform ritual circumcision. I would like to know if this instrument cuts the skin or if it can be used just to grip the mucosa?

Answer
These wachtenfeld forceps are meant to hold and are not a cutting instrument. They are actually intended for suturing use.

Subject
Single Lumen Oxygen Regulator,L1NOC2SCHMD

Question
I need a regulator to provide approx. 6.7 ml per minute. Is there one that can do this?

Answer

The following options may be useful for you:

Small Tank Oxygen Regulator has a flow rate of 1/2 to 8lpm

Small Tank Oxygen Regulator has a flow rate of 0 to 15lpm

Small Tank Oxygen Regulator has a flow rate of 1/32 to 4lpm

Large Tank Oxygen Regulator has a flow rate of 0 to 15lpm

If none of these options work, feel free to view our entire selection of Oxygen Regulators.

Subject
Easy Fold Aluminum Pole Stretcher Kit,AN-556JSA

Question
Does this stretcher have wheels. Looking for something portable and easy to store, but do prefer it have wheels.

Answer
The Easy Fold Aluminum Stretcher Kit is not wheeled, however we do have the Easy Fold Wheeled Stretcher Kit.

Subject
Safety Butterfly Blood Collection Set,Z52PSMVSMYMMD

Question
Is there a blood donnor collection needle/set for folks with small veins? Thanks michael

Answer
Generally the 23 Gauge needle is recommended for small veins, so the Safety Butterfly Blood Collection Set with 25g Needle will be an option for this purpose.

Subject
Duck Pediatric Nebulizer,1006QMMEDQ

Question
Our daughter has to use one of these everyday. The unit that we have is a omron. comp air. It works great but sounds like an air compresor. Is this pediatric unit really quiet? Please let me know and I will buy one. Also, can you send us some reviews on this.

Answer

Thank you for your inquiry. Duck Pediatric Nebulizer has noise level of 55 dBA. Please check this number against a comprable in the operators manual for your current nebulizer. The lower the dBA number the lower the noise. We currently do not have customer reviews specific for this unit, however, the pediatric nebulizers made by this manufacturer are among the most popular we sell.

Subject
One-Hand Breast Pump/Dual Hygienikit,12171INM

Question
this breast pump is electric or manual??

Answer
The One-Hand Breast Pump/Dual Hygienikit is a manual system.

Subject
Colly-Seel Discs,B222SMGSI

Question
What is the purpose of the discs? How is it used. Can stoma paste be placed under the discs.

Answer
The Colly-Seel Discs are simply used as a barrier between your skin and appliance for skin protection. It does not require adhesive for use. The disks are easily removed, leaving no sticky residue.

Subject
Digi-Flex Exercise/Rehabilitation System, 442BAFMM

Question
My son suffered a stroke at birth and needs to build finger strength in his weak hand. He is now 9 years old and I would need to start with the easiest Digi-Flex. Do you think he, with probably a 4 year old strength in his weak hand, could successfully use the Digi-Flex?

Answer

Thank you for your inquiry. You may wish to start out with one of the following products, and then graduate to Digi-Flex Exercise/Rehabilitation System :

Hand Exerciser item# 081GYHMM
Hand Exercisers item# 631GYHMM
Hand Exercisers - sets of five item# 791GYHMM

Subject
Digi-Flex Exercise/Rehabilitation System,442BAFMM

Question
my patient is having earbs palsy.n very minimal strenth in his fingers ,wrist,elbow extension.can u suggest which type of exerciser i have to bye

Answer

Please consider the following products: