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Instructions for Use quadruped walking aid - EN
Intended use and indication
Our walking aids are designed for people with significant mobility impairment with impairment to movements, compromised balance and stability with sufficiently intact walking ability and coordination. They are used to maintain, promote and stabilise walking
or to partially relieve the strain on the lower limbs. The walking aids can be used both indoors and outdoors. It is imperative that the safety instructions are also observed!
Contraindication
The use of walking aids is unsuitable if there is a loss of limb in both arms or joint contractures/joint damage in both arms.
General safety information
Do not hang any bags, pouches or other objects on the walking aid! The walking aid may under no circumstances be used for any other purpose than that for which it
is intended, e.g. for lifting or moving objects or as a tool for switching light switches or pressing buttons on lifts! It is essential that the ground has a good grip to ensure a
secure hold of the walking aid! Avoid wet floors or surfaces such as gravel, sand, foliage, ice or snow! Pay attention to stumbling points such as unevenness, holes in the
floor, loose floor coverings or edges, because the walking stick can unexpectedly slip away or sink in! Extra caution is recommended when lighting conditions are insufficient,
since irregularities in the ground can then only be seen with difficulty! When adjusting the push-button, it must protrude from the hole as far as it will go (Fig. 2)! The holes
for adjusting the walking stick undergo a certain amount of wear. It is important to ensure that they are not worn out, as this would prevent the push button from locking
securely. Prior to each use, make sure that all screw connections are firmly tightened!
Adjusting the walking aid
Warning! Please contact your specialist dealer to ensure proper functional and ergonomic adjustment! Incorrectly adjusted walking aids may restrict the functionality of the walking aid or lead to overloading or incorrect loading of the patient! The
walking aids are handed over to you as a patient in a proper condition, whereby they are individually adjusted to your body by your specialist dealer or health care specialist. If you have any doubts as to whether this is the case, please contact the
responsible specialist personnel. The walking aid can only offer you the relief you desire if it is optimally adapted to your body size. Adjustment: The union nut must be loosened by approx. several times turn anticlockwise prior to adjustment (Fig.
1). Unlock the height adjustment by pressing in the push button or pushing out the clip. Adjust the length of the walking aid to your body size by pulling the support tubes out or pushing them together. Lock the height adjustment once again by aligning the tubes
as such, that the two locking holes are on top of each other, whereby the push-button engages again. Following adjustment, the union nut must be tightened again. Caution: Risk of falling due to walking aids buckling when the height adjustment is not locked
correctly! Check the correct locking after each adjustment by attempting to twist or move the walking aids!
Use
There are many different ways to use the quadruped walking aid and it all depends on the individual restrictions of the walking ability. Seek instruction in the use of
the walking aids from your specialist dealer or health care specialist! Walking aids must not be used in water. Any penetrating water can lead to corrosion forming and
consequently to an increased risk of breakage. Avoid prolonged contact of the walking aids with moisture. The walking aids must be dried appropriately when they come into
contact with water. The correct handling of the walking aids takes some practice. We therefore recommend getting additional support from an assistant at the beginning.
Always use the walking aids on the side opposite the injured leg or the leg that needs to be protected! Guide the walking aids close to the body, not at an angle facing
outwards (Fig. 2)! You might fall otherwise! During use, grasp the handle(s) of the walking aid(s) completely and firmly with your hand! Always place the walking aids as
straight as possible on the ground so that you do not slip away! Find chairs with armrests to sit on. You will then be able to support yourself on the armrests when standing
up! Wear shoes that are as comfortable as possible with flat soles so that your leg can better withstand additional strain! If you do fall: if possible, let the walking aid fall to
the side so that you do not fall onto it! Have someone accompany and support you if possible, so that they can catch you if you fall! Try and arrange for qualified personnel
to instruct you in climbing stairs with a walking aid!
Precautionary measure
Using a walking aid places an unusual amount of strain on individual parts of the body! This may result in the following undesirable side effects: The hands may encounter pressure or chafing! Keep in mind that this can lead to pain and overexertion at the beginning
or during prolonged exertion! It is important to take sufficient breaks!
Storage and care
Never store the walking aids in the vicinity of heat sources such as furnaces, heaters or in places susceptible to heat in a car! Do not expose walking aids to sunlight for prolonged periods of time! Strong sun or heat damages the plastic! The rubber buffer is a
wearing part and must be replaced at regular intervals. Walking aids must only be used again after an extended period of non-use following prior inspection by qualified personnel! Warning! Never clean handles and rubber caps using oily substances! There is a
risk of slipping! In the event of contamination, clean the walking aids using a mild cleaning agent and a soft cloth where necessary. Never use cleaners containing solvents, since these will damage the plastic! Note: Should disinfection be required, then a suitable
disinfectant agent should be used. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
Limitation of use
The walking aid must only be subjected to loads in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Observe the maximum permissible body weight that is specified on the product! Please contact your specialist dealer in the case of greater loads or in case of
any doubts. Bent or damaged walking aids must not be used under any circumstances, since they can no longer offer the necessary stability! Bent walking aids must also not be straightened because of the risk of breakage! Note: All serious incidents that occur in
connection with the product must be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or the patient is located.
Re-use (rental) / duration of use
We shall only accept liability pursuant to the Product Liability Act for the initial placing of our products on the market. We only consent to reuse if we have first inspected the product. The service life of the walking aids is limited to 2 years. The user shall be
responsible for the continued use of the walking aids after this time.
Warranty and liability
You have purchased a high-quality Ossenberg product. In the event of a justified material defect in spite of the highest quality standards, Ossenberg reserves the right, as part of a 12-month warranty, to either repair the defective item or replace it with a
defect-free follow-up delivery, at its own discretion. Please note that stricter legal regulations are applicable to our finished products, in particular custom-made products. We shall not be liable for any damage caused by modifications to our products. The warranty
does not cover defects attributable to wear and tear or improper handling. Wear parts are excluded from the warranty. Only original replacement parts and accessories must be used! Please contact your specialist dealer for replacement parts, accessories and
repairs.
Disposal
Please consult your specialist dealer about the regional disposal regulations.
Technical data
2036
Quadruped walking aid
Replacement parts
2036
Carbon quadruped walking aid
Accessories
The approved accessories for your walking aid can be found at:
https://shop.ossenberg.com/en/
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Ossenberg GmbH
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GERMANY
This is a product according to the guidelines of the Medical Devices Directive.
Furthermore the Ossenberg GmbH is certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485.
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