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The intended use for 1610, Cross strap is to safely fixate unconscious patients’ upper extremities when there is a need for this fix. If the patient is being transported on a stretcher in an ambulance, being scanned, being moved or where there is a need to fixate a patient's upper extremities. The cross strap fixates the patient's wrist by first placing the right wrist in the strap and closing the strap around the wrist and securing it with the Velcro (hook and loop). Subsequently the left arm crosses over the right arm with the center-point of the crossed arms over the wrists. The left wrist is similarly placed in the strap and is safely secured with the velcro (hook and loop) When placing and tightening the cross strap, the medical professional must ensure that sufficient blood circulation to the patient’s hands is taken into consideration.  The cross strap is only intended for the use described above and may not be used for other purposes.