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Warnings and cautions
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Do not wear the orthosis on
Introduction
damaged skin (including open
The STIL Orthosis is an elbow-hand
wounds, irritated tissues, burned
orthosis for the alleviation of lower
areas, infected tissues).
arm and wrist tremors. It reduces
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The orthosis partly limits mobility.
tremors by means of mechanical
Avoid performing hazardous tasks
damping. The orthosis' performance in
while wearing it, such as driving a
suppressing tremor may vary from
vehicle, or handling sharp objects.
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person to person.
Wash fabrics components before
use and at least once per month.
Intended use
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The orthosis is designed for a
The STIL Orthosis is intended to be
maximum lifetime of 2 years.
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worn on an arm affected by
Keep the orthosis away from dust,
dirt, and sand.
invalidating arm tremors predominant-
ly involving wrist flexion-extension and
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Keep the orthosis dry.
forearm pronation-supination. It
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Avoid using orthosis over watches,
supports the user while performing
bracelets, glucose sensors, or other
activities of daily living, such as eating
wearables.
or drinking.
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The orthosis may damage clothing.
This orthosis is for single patient -
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Do not wear the orthosis under
multiple use.
tight clothing.
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The orthosis does not substitute the
Indications
use of medications. Do not stop
The orthosis is intended for users of
taking medications without the
18 years of age or older, diagnosed
approval of your physician.
with essential tremor. Suitability of the
Fitting instructions
orthosis for the user must be
Before using the orthosis for the
evaluated by a trained healthcare
professional. The orthosis must be
first time, practice putting it on and
fitted and adjusted by a trained
taking it off with a trained healthcare
healthcare professional.
professional. When performing the
following instructions, refer to the
Contraindications
overview image to locate the parts
Do not exceed the use of 5 hours per
named in the text.
A
day, and of 2 hours consecutively.
elbow cuff
B
Please consult a physician before
elbow strap
C
wearing the orthosis if your arm or
elbow clip
D
shoulder has a history of muscle or
slider
tendon injuries, physiotherapy, or if
E
wrist element
F
you are experiencing skin irritation,
thumb strap
G
swelling, redness, or other skin
hook
H
disorders. Additionally, if you have
hand cuff
I
osteoporosis, spasticity, dementia, or
hand strap
have donated blood from the affected
J
hand clip
arm within the past two months, it is
Putting on the orthosis
important to seek medical advice
1
before using the orthosis.
Open the elbow clip (C) and hand
If you perceive a reduction in orthosis
clip (J) as shown in the overview
performance or functionality, stop
image;
2
using it and contact your healthcare
Raise your thumb and place the
professional.
orthosis on the table on the outside
of your arm;
Side effects
3
Slide the thumb strap over your
The use of the orthosis may cause
thumb;
4
muscle fatigue, skin irritations, or
Place the elbow element (A) as low
discomfort in the hand or elbow. In
as possible around the upper arm
case of pain, skin lesions, cuts or other
and close the elbow strap (B) with
side effects, stop using the orthosis
the elbow clip. Tighten the strap so
and contact your healthcare
that it sits firmly around the arm;
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professional.
Insert the thumb through the hand
band;
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Push the hand clip over the hook (G);
of this medical product to both
7
Tension the hand strap by adjusting
manufacturer and relevant authorities.
the hook-and-loop. Start with the
Our contact details can be found on
strap under the thumb (7a), then
the back of this brochure.
the strap between the thumb and
Liability
index finger (7b), and finish with the
strap at the little finger end (7c).
STIL does not assume liability for the
Taking off the orthosis
following:
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No need to undo the hook-and-
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Product repairs after the warranty
loop to remove the orthosis;
period;
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Open the hand-clip (J);
Improper use or unauthorized
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Open the elbow-clip (C);
modification of the product;
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Remove the orthosis from the arm
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Product use outside of intended or
and hand.
recommended use condition, or
Fitting the fabrics
against provided indications and
8a
Pass the two narrow straps
contraindications.
(7a)(7b) of the hand strap through
the holes of the hand clip as
shown;
Materials:
8b
Then insert the wide (7c) strap of
Textile parts contain:
the hand strap through the hand
Nylon, polyester, latex, polyamide and
cuff, making sure to close the
elasthane.
hook-and-loop at the top;
8c
Then insert the two caps of the
thumb strap through the small
holes in the hand cuff and slide the
thumb strap to the right.
Cleaning instructions
It is recommended to regularly clean
the orthosis to maintain adequate
levels of hygiene.
Textile parts
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Remove the textile parts from the
orthosis;
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Fasten all hook-and-loop closures;
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The textile parts can be washed at
temperatures up to 30°C, on
delicate cycle or by hand;
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Airdry and do not expose to direct
heat sources such as stoves or
radiators.
Note: Do not tumble dry, iron, bleach,
or wash with fabric softener.
Other parts
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Clean plastic and metal
components with a damp cloth.
Maintenance
If handled and cared for correctly, the
product is maintenance free for the
lifetime of the product.
Disposal
In order to dispose of the orthosis,
adhere to local regulations and
instructions.
Report serious incidents
As imposed by local regulations, you
are requested to immediately report
any serious incident involving the use
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