Intended Use - Ottobock 50K6-1 Agilium Patella Gebrauchsanweisung

Item
3.1 Upper ratchet hook
3.2 Lower ratchet hook
4 Spring elements
5.1 Upper ratchet strap
5.2 Lower ratchet strap
6 Ratchet strap buckle

3 Intended use

3.1 Indications for use
The brace is intended exclusively for orthotic fittings of the lower limbs and exclusively for con­
tact with intact skin.
The brace must be used in accordance with the indications.
3.2 Indications
• Retropatellar osteoarthritis
• Patellofemoral misalignment
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome
• Chondropathy/chondromalacia patellae
• Condition after patella luxations and subluxations
• Condition after injury to the patellar tendon
• Anterior knee pain after surgical procedures on the knee joint (e.g. total knee replacement,
lateral release surgery)
The indication must be determined by the physician.
3.3 Contraindications
3.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
3.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin diseases/injuries; inflamma­
tion; prominent, swollen scars; reddening and hyperthermia of the treated limb; pronounced vari­
cose veins, especially with impaired return flow; lymphatic flow disorders, including unclear soft
tissue swelling distal to the body area where the device will be applied; sensory and circulatory
disorders in the legs, e. g. associated with diabetic neuropathy.
3.4 Further usage restrictions
The brace is suitable for sports that may involve bodily contact with other persons (contact sports)
exclusively in combination with the 29K129 sports cover.
3.5 Mechanism of Action
The dynamic re-alignment mechanism provided by the brace guides the patella within the physio­
logically correct patellofemoral groove. It does this without increasing the pressure caused by the
tracking system in relation to the flexion angle.
4 Safety
4.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Component Item
7.2 Elastic rubber band
7.3 Hook and loop closures for the dynam­
ic tension element
8 Guide channel
9 Hook and loop guides
10 Splint
Component
9