Instructions For Care - Ossur CUSHION LINER Gebrauchsanweisung

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CUSHION LINER
Dear Customer,
we are glad that you have decided to purchase the Cushion Liner, a highquality product from the Össur company.
Please read the following tips for use carefully and pay attention to the instructions for care and safety in particular.
The Össur liners were developed specifically to meet the needs and demands of users of prosthetic devices. Their
development, technology and function are of the highest quality and functionality. Össur liners have a unique
combination of product properties that guarantee an indication-specific prosthetic treatment option. The Silicone
Gel has a preventive and conditioning effect. New design features make for improved and physiologically correct
residual limb adhesion for user-friendly use. In combination with the specific product properties, the Össur liner
provides reliable and satisfying prosthetic care.
Using the Össur liner offers significant relief in using a prosthesis. The durable textile cover makes it easy to don
and doff. While being worn, the Össur liner has a congestion-relieving effect, improving the blood flow to the
residual limb, thereby making it firmer. In addition, Silicone has protective and skin-conditioning properties.
Scarring on the residual limb becomes softer and flattens out over time. Due to the non-porous surface of the
silicone and its chemical properties, almost sterile cleaning is possible, assuming the care instructions are
followed correctly.
The Össur liner Protect 3C Cushion has the unique combination of medical-grade oil and active ingredient and is
therefore suitable for the particularly high demands associated with skin problems and diabetic skin. Continuous
release of a skin care emulsion containing vitamin E leads to a definite improvement in the condition of the skin
within just three days.
USE OF THE ÖSSUR LINER
Cleaning
Before you use a new Össur liner for the first time, wash and dry it carefully two or three times.
Putting on the Össur liner
Turn the Össur liner inside out (Figure 1) and hold the liner as illustrated (Figure 2). The flattest possible surface
should be formed (Figure 2). Then carefully place this surface on the end of the residual limb and push the Össur
liner over the residual limb without forming wrinkles (Figure 3+4).
Because of the especially smooth lubricating properties of the Össur liner, additional aids, such as sprays or
talcum powder, are no longer necessary (Figure 5). Make sure that the liner is as closely centred on the residual
limb as possible (Figure 9).
Note: Please do not tug ("lift") on the upper end of the liner since this will result in greater tension on the liner's
edge and the skin underneath it. This can result in blisters, welts and similar symptoms. If the liner has developed
wrinkles while being pulled on, please repeat the procedure.
Use in combination with liner pads
If there are hollow spaces in the distal area of the Össur liner, e.g. due to the contraction of scars in the residual
limb or short-term fluctuations in weight which are manifested in this area, they can be compensated for by using
liner pads. Select the silicone pad that corresponds to the size of the Össur liner and carefully place it into the liner
before putting the liner on (Figure 7 + 8).
Let your orthopaedic technician show you exactly how to do it to prevent improper or careless use that could lead
to skin problems or even bruises.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE

• Please note that the silicone liner and the residual limb must be washed every day with neutral soap. To do so,
turn the silicone liner inside out, clean this side thoroughly with neutral soap, rinse generously with cold water
and dry off the excess water using a lint-free cloth (Figure 9). Turn the silicone liner inside out again and keep it
on the liner stand provided with it (Figure 10).
• The outside of the liner can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
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