Product Description; Intended Use; Contraindications; Instructions For Use - Ottobock 8065 Genu Immobil Vario Gebrauchsanweisung

1 Foreword
INFORMATION
Last update: 2019-07-01
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Follow the safety instructions to avoid injuries and damage to the product.
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► Instruct the user in the proper and safe use of the product.
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These instructions for use provide you with important information on the fitting and application of
the 8065 Genu Immobil Vario, a ROM knee orthosis with aluminium splints for immobilisation and
gradual buildup of movement with flexion and extension limits at various degrees.

2 Product description

8065 Genu Immobil Vario (see fig. 1)
Item Description
1 Thigh pad
2 Hook-and-loop strap
3 Aluminium splint
4 Release button
5 Orthotic joint
6 Adjustment wheel for flexion and extension
7 Aluminium splint
8 Calf pad
9 Hook strap on the back of the splint
10 Strap guide loop

3 Intended use

3.1 Indications for use
The orthosis is intended exclusively for orthotic fittings of the lower limbs and exclusively for
contact with intact skin.
The orthosis must be used in accordance with the indications.
3.2 Indications
• Postoperative and posttraumatic immobilisation of the knee joint, with the option of limiting the
range of motion
• Acute and subacute knee injuries
• Knee ligament injuries and grafts
• Patella dislocation
Indications must be determined by the physician.

3.3 Contraindications

3.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None.
3.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin diseases/injuries, inflamma­
tion, prominent scars that are swollen, reddening and hyperthermia of the fitted limb/body area;
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