Contraindications; Intended Use - Ossur FORMFIT POST-OP KNEE 16" Gebrauchsanweisung

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
Medical Device
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Post-operative/post-injury ROM control or immobilization.
Ligament and fracture-related surgeries and when controlled range of
motion is necessary.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None known.

INTENDED USE

The Formfit Post-Op Knee 16" is intended to be used for knee
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immobilization and range of motion restriction (Figure 1).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use for multiple patients. Only use the device for
a single patient.
CAUTION: If you experience increased pain, swelling, sensation changes
or any adverse reactions while using this product, immediately consult
your medical professional.
Fitting by a professional required.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
DONNING THE BRACE
WARNING: Make sure to keep the leg straight when you slide the foam
pads and straps under it.
1. Unfasten the leg straps.
2. Fully pull the open ends of the straps through the double D-rings to
remove them from the left strut.
3. Remove the foam pads from the two struts.
4. Fully open the foam pads.
5. Wrap the foam calf and thigh pads tightly around the leg and fasten at
the front (Figure 2).
6. Put the struts on each side of the leg. If necessary, use bending tools
to adapt the brace to the patient's leg shape (Figure 3).
7. Attach the struts to the foam pads on each side of the leg. Align the
middle of the hinge joint with the top of the patella and the mid-line
of the knee (Figure 4).
8. Carefully slide the straps under the foam wraps.
9. Put the straps back through the double D-rings.
10. Pull and fasten the straps below the knee first; followed by the strap
above the knee. Complete the remaining straps alternating below and
above the knee until all straps are complete (Figure 5).
CAUTION: Do not tighten the straps too much. If the straps are too
tight, the blood circulation can be cut off.
Setting Range of Motion
Adjust the ROM as follows (Figure 6):
Extension: Pull the black extension button up and set the angle.
Extension can be limited at: -10°, 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°, 70°, 80°,
90°.
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