Bauerfeind ManuTrain Anleitung Seite 4

Dear customer,
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thank you for choosing a product from Bauerfeind. ManuTrain is a high-quality medical
product.
Please carefully read through these instructions for use and if you have any questions
contact your doctor, medical retailer or our Technical Service department.
This two way stretch support is anatomically shaped to help stabilize the wrist. On the
inside of the hand it has an anatomically shaped (and individually adjustable) spatula-
like insert. The arrowhead-shaped pads (pressure pads) of visco-elastic silicone rubber
are incorporated into the side of the support, where they apply a targeted, gentle
compressive massage to the soft tissues of the joint. During movement ManuTrain
massages the soft tissues to en hance blood ow and thus produce a rapid reduction
in swelling and bruising. This prevents any damaging constrictions, without impairing
the stabilizing effect of the support. Positioning the hand in extension (after individual
adjust ment of the stay on the inner hand by heating), relaxes the extensor muscles of the
forearm, relieving the tendon attachment at the elbow and thereby reducing irritation.
The additional Velcro® fastening fully secures the palm splint thus stabilizing the wrist
joint.
ManuTrain must be tted for the rst use by a trained specialist, otherwise we cannot
accept any liability for the product.
Indications
• Wrist wear (arthritis)
• Wrist injuries, e.g. sprains
• Other types of wrist pain (arthralgia), e.g. rheumatic
• In amed tendon sheath
• Instability (e.g. radioulnar subluxation)
Side effects
Side effects involving the body as a whole have not been reported to date. Correct tting
is assumed. Any supports or orthoses
excessively, lead to local pressure signs or, rarely, constrict the underlying blood vessels
or nerves.
Contraindications
Hypersensitive reactions harmful to health have not been reported to date. In the
following conditions such aids should only be tted and worn after consultation with
your medical advisor:
1. Skin disorders/injuries in the relevant part of the body, particularly if in ammation
is present. Likewise, any raised scars with swelling, redness and excessive heat build-
up.
2. Impaired sensation and circulatory disorders of the hand.
3. Impaired lymph drainage – including soft tissue swellings of uncertain origin located
remotely from the tted aid.
To modify the thermoplastic stay
Heat with a hot air gun at 180° C (365° F) as required.
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1 Orthosis = orthopedic appliance used to stabilize, relieve, immobilize, control or correct the limbs or the torso
applied externally to the body can, if tightened
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Fitting ManuTrain
1. Open the Velcro® fastening.
2. Now insert the separate palm stay into the opening provided ( g. 1).
3. Slip the support down the hand so that the wrist is enclosed, pressure free, in the
pro le inserts ( g. 2).
4. The support is correctly positioned when the small oval cut-out in the pro le insert is
over the ulnar condyle ( g. 3).
5. Finally close the Velcro® fastening.
Removing the support
• To remove ManuTrain, grasp the end of the support (the part farthest from the body)
near the silicone insert and pull off the hand ( g. 4).
Important information
• ManuTrain is a prescribed product that should be applied under a physician's guidance.
ManuTrain should only be applied in accordance with the instructions contained in these
usage directions and for the listed areas of application.
• The product is intented to be tted only once and to one patient.
• The product should not undergo any improper modi cation. Failure to comply with the
requirement can impair product performance and thus rule out any product liability.
• Should you notice any unusual changes (e.g. increased symptoms), please contact
your medical advisor without delay.
• A combination with our products must be discussed beforehand with your medical
advisor.
• The product's unique action is produced primarily during physical activity. The product
should be removed during prolonged rest breaks (e.g. sleeping, continous sitting).
• Avoid the use of ointments, lotions or any substances including grease or acids.
• The product can be disposed of without any restrictions.
Washing instructions and product care
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delicates do not
bleach tumble dry
All Train products can be machine washed separately at 30 °C with liquid detergent. Please
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note the following when washing your Train products:
1. For products with Velcro® straps: Remove the straps if possible, or fasten them
securely at the place provided for this purpose.
2. If possible, also remove pads/inserts and their terrycloth covers before washing.
We recommend using a mesh laundry bag. (Spin cycle: max. 400 r.p.m.). Air dry your Train
product. Do not dry it in a dryer because this can compromise the knitted fabric.
Please wash your Train product regularly so that the compression of the knitted fabric can
be retained.
This product has been examined by our own quality control system. However, should you
have any complaint, please contact your retailer or our customer service department.
2 Standardized washing tests show that after 50 washing machine cycles full functionality of the Train® active
support is retained. (Liquid detergent was used.)
do not do not
do not
iron
dry-clean
Version: April 2010
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