English - DJO Global UltraSling IV Anweisungen

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(ii)
(iii)
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C
E
3 15/16"

ENGLISH

BEFORE USING THE DEVICE, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS COMPELTELY AND CAREFULLY . CORRECT
APPLICATION IS VITAL TO THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE
DEVICE .
INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS: Post-operative rotator cuff repairs,
Bankart procedures, Capsular shifts, Glenohumeral dislocation/sublaxation,
Soft tissue strains/repairs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: If you experience any pain, swelling,
B
sensation changes, or any unusual reactions while using this product,
consult your medical professional immediately.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
To ensure proper fit, if possible, product should be sized on patient
(ii)
pre-operatively. Product is shipped with strapping and sling configured
for a right shoulder/arm. To convert for left shoulder/arm, detach sling
from abductor cushion; flip cushion over keeping waist buckle at front;
attach sling to outside of cushion with Velcro strip.
ULTRASLING IV
1. Release waist belt on cushion and forearm strap (ii) on sling. Unfasten
the shoulder strap (iii) by releasing the quick release buckles at the front
(i)
of sling (fig A).
2. Align cushion on the injured side at waist/hip level with elbow fixed at
D
90°. Narrow end of cushion should be positioned to the back of forearm/
elbow. Bring waist strap back and attach to buckle at front of pillow (fig.
B). Adjust strap and trim as necessary for proper fit.
3. Place forearm into the sling with arm as far back as possible in the sling
(fig C). Secure thumb strap (i) between the thumb and forefinger at front
of sling. Secure forearm strap (ii) to sling and cushion (fig D).
4. Using your free arm, reach behind your body and slip arm through
shoulder straps B and C (fig E). This motion is similar to putting on a
backpack. One strap should be over the unaffected shoulder (clavicular
area) and the other under the arm (straps B&C). Adjust and trim both
straps for a proper fit.
5. Adjust shoulder strap A through O-ring on front of sling. Adjust ALL
straps for adequate stabilization of injured shoulder (fig. F). Remove
Y-tabs on strap ends and trim as needed. Replace Y-tabs and secure
straps.
ULTRASLING IV AB
1. Release waist belt on cushion and forearm strap (ii) on sling. Unfasten
the shoulder strap (iii) by releasing the quick release buckles at the front
of sling (fig A).
2. Place the large pillow under the affected area with the 45° angle facing
up. Attach the sling to the cushion. Align the hook and loop strip and
attach to buckle at the front of pillow (fig B). Adjust strap and trim as
necessary for proper fit.
3. Place forearm into the sling with arm as far back as possible in the sling
(fig C). Secure thumb strap (i) between the thumb and forefinger at front
of sling. Secure forearm strap (ii) to sling and cushion (fig D).
F
IFC
4"
2
IBC
4"