Head/neck immobilizer, single-use

A head/neck immobilizer, single-use is a device designed to temporarily restrict movement of a patient’s head and neck when a spinal or head injury is suspected. It is used during emergency response and patient transport, often in combination with a stretcher or spinal board, to prevent further injury while maintaining imaging compatibility.

This category includes devices made from fabric and/or plastic materials that are non-sterile, rigid or non-rigid, and constructed to be x-ray translucent and non-ferromagnetic to allow for MRI and x-ray imaging. As a single-use device, it is intended for one-time application and disposal after use, with regulation based on its intended use and materials rather than reuse or sterilization processes.