HeelSphere™ – Reducing the Stress of Pressure Injuries
An Innovative Heel Offloading Solution for Patients at Risk of Pressure Injuries
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Welcome to HeelSphere™ – Innovation in Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment
Heel pressure injuries are a serious healthcare challenge affecting millions of patients worldwide. Traditional methods for heel elevation and offloading often fail due to instability, discomfort, and inadequate elevation, leading to prolonged healing times and increased medical costs.
HeelSphere™ is an innovative, patented medical device designed to provide consistent heel elevation and offloading while supporting patient comfort and ease of care for healthcare professionals. HeelSphere™ has been evaluated in an IRB-approved clinical study, with results presented at SAWC Spring 2025.
Clinically Tested In an Acute Hospital
Why Are Heel Pressure Injuries a Major Concern?
Heel pressure injuries—commonly referred to as pressure ulcers, bedsores, or decubitus ulcers—occur when prolonged pressure on the heel restricts blood flow, leading to skin breakdown and deep tissue damage. These injuries are particularly common in:
- Hospitalized patients
- ICU and critically ill patients
- Post-surgical and immobilized patients
- Elderly individuals in nursing homes or long-term care facilities
- Patients with diabetes, vascular diseases, or mobility impairments
These often neglected injuries can result in serious complications, including infections, prolonged hospital stays, amputations, and even life-threatening sepsis.
The Economic & Legal Burden of Heel Injuries
Heel pressure injuries pose a significant financial and legal burden on hospitals and healthcare facilities:
- Hospitalized patients may be at significant risk of developing pressure injuries, particularly when mobility is limited.
- Published estimates indicate that the cost of treating an individual pressure injury can be substantial, reinforcing the importance of prevention and early intervention.
- Failure to follow hospital protocols for pressure injury prevention can lead to legal liabilities, penalties, and reduced reimbursement from insurers.
Current Solutions Fall Short
Traditional methods for heel offloading—such as heel boots, pillows, or foam cushions—are often ineffective and frustrating for both patients and caregivers. These devices:
- Fail to stay in place when patients roll or move
- Do not provide consistent and sufficient heel elevation
- Obstruct heel visibility, making wound care and dressing changes difficult
- Cause discomfort, skin irritation, or pressure redistribution issues
- Are difficult to apply and remove, leading to staff frustration
The Solution: Why Choose HeelSphere™?
HeelSphere™ is an innovative, patented heel-offloading device that overcomes these challenges. Designed with both patient comfort and clinical effectiveness in mind, it provides consistent heel elevation and remains in place during patient movement. The device is used for the treatment as well as prevention.
HeelSphere™ is protected by granted utility and design patents in the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
Easy Dressing & Wound Care
The unique design allows clear visibility of the heel, making it easier for nurses and doctors to change dressings and monitor healing progress.
Strap-Free, Skin-Friendly Application
Unlike other heel boots, HeelSphere™ does not require straps that can cause medical device-related skin injuries.
Effective & Consistent Heel Elevation
Designed to provide effective and consistent heel offloading for patients at risk of, or being treated for, heel pressure injuries.
Enhanced Comfort & Mobility
Patients can move their feet side-to-side freely, reducing discomfort and the feeling of being restrained.
Stability During Movement
Unlike traditional pillows or boots, HeelSphere™ stays securely in place even when the patient rolls or shifts positions.
Lightweight & Vacuum Packed
For easy storage and transport, making it a practical solution for hospitals and care facilities.
FDA 510(k) Exempt & Clinically Evaluated
HeelSphere™ is 510(k) exempt and has been evaluated in an IRB-approved clinical study conducted in an acute-care hospital setting.
Clinical Evaluation & Real-World Feedback
HeelSphere™ was evaluated in an IRB-approved study conducted in a community hospital. The results –
Nurses found it highly effective:
- “This device is so simple and so crucial”
- “Preexisting devices fall short—this one stays in place”
- “It makes dressing changes and wound care much easier”
Patients loved it:
- “Extremely comfortable”
- “Much better than using a pillow”
- “I feel secure, and I don’t have to worry about my foot falling off”
A Key Opinion Leader (KOL) who tested HeelSphere™ shared:
“I hope this product will be widely available. I gave it to my friend with a heel injury, and for the first time, he could sleep without heel pain.”
Unique Design & Features of HeelSphere™
HeelSphere™ is a patented medical device carefully engineered and designed to address the most critical shortcomings of traditional heel support products. HeelSphere™ is protected by granted utility and design patents in the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
Effective & Consistent Heel Elevation
- HeelSphere™ is designed to suspend the heel and reduce direct pressure on the heel area.
- Unlike pillows or foam wedges that may compress or shift during use, HeelSphere™ is designed to maintain consistent heel elevation and offloading.
Stays Securely in Place – Even When Patients Move
- Designed to remain stable, HeelSphere™ does not shift or fall off when patients roll over, adjust positions, or move their legs.
- Helps reduce nursing intervention time since caregivers do not have to constantly reposition the device.
Open Heel Design – Easier Treatment & X-Rays
- Traditional boots and cushions obstruct heel visibility, making wound care and dressing changes challenging.
- HeelSphere™ allows full visibility of the heel so medical professionals can apply treatments and conduct imaging (X-rays) without removing the device.
Strap-Free Application
- HeelSphere™ uses a strap-free design intended to avoid the localized compression associated with straps and bindings.
Enhanced Comfort & Patient Mobility
- Patients can move their foot side-to-side, unlike traditional heel boots that restrict natural movement.
- Provides a soft, secure, and comfortable experience, making it easier for patients to rest and recover without discomfort.
Lightweight, Vacuum Packed for Easy Storage & Transport
- HeelSphere™ is compact and lightweight, making it easier for hospitals, home healthcare providers, and distributors to store and transport.
Various types of medical facilities can benefit from HeelSphere™
- Hospitals & ICUs: Improve patient care while reducing the financial burden of treating heel injuries.
- Skilled Nursing Facilities & Long-Term Care Centers: Support heel offloading and patient comfort for elderly and immobile residents.
- Home Healthcare Providers: Ensure at-home patients receive the same level of pressure relief as in a hospital setting.
- Patients at Risk of Pressure Injuries: HeelSphere™ is designed for patients who require heel offloading, including individuals with diabetes, impaired mobility, or post-surgical conditions.
Be Part of the Future of Pressure Injury Prevention
Pressure injuries remain an important healthcare concern. HeelSphere™ offers an innovative approach to heel elevation and offloading designed with both patients and healthcare professionals in mind.
HeelSphere™ is designed to support:
- Effective heel offloading
- Patient comfort
- Easier access for wound assessment and dressing changes
- Efficient use by healthcare professionals