Intended Use; Contraindications - Ottobock 50S5 Malleo Sensa Gebrauchsanweisung

1 Foreword
INFORMATION
Date of last update: 2020-05-20
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observe the safety notices.
► Instruct the user in the safe use of the product.
► Please contact the manufacturer if you have questions about the prod­
uct or in case of problems.
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lar a worsening of the state of health, to the manufacturer and to the
relevant authority in your country.
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These instructions for use provide important information on the fitting and
application of the 50S5 Malleo Sensa ankle support.

2 Intended use

2.1 Indications for use
The support is intended exclusively for orthotic fittings of the ankle and
exclusively for contact with intact skin.
The support must be used according to the indication.
2.2 Indications
• Postoperative and posttraumatic irritation
• Joint effusion and periarticular swelling in case of arthrosis or arthritis
• Tendomyopathy
• Ligament weakness
• Feeling of instability
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 dis­
eases/injuries, inflammation, prominent scars that are swollen, reddening
and hyperthermia of the fitted limb/body area; lymphatic flow disorders,
including unclear soft tissue swelling distant to the body area to which the
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