Ottobock 50S5 Malleo Sensa Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 9

4 Handling
INFORMATION
► The daily duration of use and period of application are generally deter­
mined by the physician.
► The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by
qualified personnel.
► Instruct the patient in the handling and care of the product.
► Instruct the patient to see a physician immediately if any exceptional
changes are noted (e.g. worsening of the complaint).
4.1 Selecting the Size
1) Measure the circumference above the ankle.
2) Determine the size of the support (see size chart).
4.2 Application
CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Skin irritation due to overheating, local pressure points due to tight appli­
cation to the body
► Ensure that the product is applied properly and fits correctly.
► When in doubt, do not continue to use the product if skin irritation
occurs.
NOTICE
Use of a worn or damaged product
Limited effectiveness
► Before each use, check the product for functional reliability and for
possible wear or damage.
► Do not continue using a product that is no longer functional, or that is
worn or damaged.
The L-shaped pad marks the outside of the ankle.
1) Fold the support down enough so the heel can be grasped (see fig. 1).
2) Pull the support over the foot up to the heel (see fig. 2).
3) Unfold the section of the support that was folded over, i. e. unroll it
upwards (see fig. 3).
4) Pull up the support so that the openings in the pads are over the ankle
bones (see fig. 4).
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