GIBAUD GENUGIB POLY-C Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 4

GENUGIB
EN
If you have any doubts regarding the
applications and use of this medical de-
vice, do not hesitate to ask your doctor
and / or fitter, pharmacist, orthotist, or
orthopedic consultant for advice.
INDICATIONS
Post-op/post-injury knee immobiliza-
tion and / or Range Of Motion (ROM)
control.
PERFORMANCE
The device provides motion restriction
of the knee joint.
The device provides variable settings
of ROM in the sagittal plane.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None Known.
WARNINGS • PRECAUTIONS OF USE
The brace must not be used in cases
where the injury requires absolute
immobilization or surgical procedure.
When adjusting the strap, tighten it so
that it is firm but comfortable.
Range of motion adjustment, as
prescribed, should be done by a
qualified person before application
of the brace.
Do not wear for extended periods
without medical follow-up.
The orthosis must not be used in direct
contact with a damaged skin.
The orthosis is a single patient use
device. Do not use for multiple
patients.
FEATURES OF THE DEVICE
Polycentric hinges.
Anterior Tibial Tuberosity (ATT) silicone insert.
Amplitude adjustment system.
FLEXION
EXTENSION
POLY-C
®
0° 15°
0° 15°
If any problems occur with the use of
the orthosis, e.g. pain or appearance
of local signs, remove the orthosis and
contact your healthcare professional.
The user and/or patient must
report any serious incident that has
occurred in relation to the device to
the manufacturer and the competent
authority of the Member State in which
the user and/or patient is established.
SET UP AND OPERATION
The first application must be
carried out by a qualified healthcare
professional to understand the correct
fitting and how to put the device on
properly. Subsequently, the product
should be put on the patient in the
same way by the user or a family
member or a friend.
During fitting, the applicator must,
if necessary, adapt the hinges of the
orthosis to your morphology.
Adjustment of the ROM is absolutely
essential before placement. The brace
is delivered blocked in 15° flexion.
1) For adjusting the hinges:
To change the setting, unscrew the
transparent cover with a small coin, and
place the 4 pins in the orifices facing
the prescribed angles.
The orthosis can be worn over
trousers.
2) For the setting of the orthosis:
1. Open the upper and lower parts
of the brace.
30° 50°
30° 50°
70° 90°
70° 90°
110°
110°