Intended Use; Contraindications; Explanation Of Warning Symbols; General Safety Instructions - Ottobock Rhizo Arexa 50P22 Gebrauchsanweisung

► Follow the safety instructions to avoid injuries and damage to the
product.
► Instruct the user in the proper and safe use of the product.
► Please keep this document in a safe place.
These instructions for use provide important information on the fitting
and application of the 50P22 Rhizo Arexa thumb brace.

2 Intended use

2.1 Indications for use
The brace is intended exclusively for orthotic fittings of the upper
limbs and exclusively for contact with intact skin.
The brace must be used in accordance with the indications.
2.2 Indications
• Tendinopathy
• Ligament injury, ligament strain in the thumb
• Ligament rupture (partial rupture)
• Sprains of the saddle or basal joint of the thumb
• Subluxation/dislocation
• Instability of the saddle or basal joint of the thumb
• Paralysis of the opponens pollicis
The indication must be determined by the physician.

2.3 Contraindications

2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin
diseases / injuries, inflammation, prominent scars that are swollen,
reddening and hyperthermia of the fitted limb; lymphatic flow disor­
ders, including unclear soft tissue swelling distant to the body area to
which the device will be applied; sensory and circulatory disorders in
the body region being treated and in the area of the fingers.
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2.4 Mechanism of Action
The brace stabilizes the carpometacarpal and metacarpophalangeal
joints.
3 Safety

3.1 Explanation of warning symbols

CAUTION
NOTICE

3.2 General safety instructions

CAUTION
Reuse on other persons and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamina­
tion with germs
► The product may be used by one person only.
► Clean the product regularly.
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other
sources of heat.
NOTICE
Contact with oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain
oils or acids
Insufficient stabilization due to loss of material functionality
► Do not expose the product to oils, salves, lotions or other prod­
ucts that contain oils or acids.
Warning regarding possible
risks of accident or injury.
Warning regarding possible
technical damage.