5.
Wrap the belt approximately 1" (2.5cm) above the widest part of the
hips, centering the rear section at the midline of the lower back so that
the belt is just above the crease of the buttocks. Secure hook portion of
donning mitt to the loop exterior. (Figure C)
NOTE: When reapplying the brace, it is easiest to guide the belt by inserting
a hand in the donning mitt pocket.
6.
Before tightening the brace, make sure the rear section is positioned
evenly on both sides of the patient.
7.
To tighten the brace, slip your thumb through the hole in the pull tab.
Pull away from your body. When tightened, secure the pull tab to the
loop exterior. Adjust compression as needed. (Figure D)
BRACE REMOVAL
8.
Detach the pull tab from the loop exterior to loosen the brace. Unhook
donning mitt from the loop exterior and remove brace.
ADJUSTING PULL TAB LENGTH (OPTIONAL)
9.
Remove lace spool from the pull tab pocket and wind lace around the
spool to shorten the length of the pull tab. Unwind lace from the spool
to lengthen the pull tab. (Figure E)
10. Insert lace spool back into pull tab pocket.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
Hand wash in water (86°F/30°C), using soap. Air dry.
NOTE: If not rinsed thoroughly, residual soap may cause irritation
and deteriorate material.
Do NOT iron.
Do NOT tumble dry.
Do NOT bleach.
MATERIAL CONTENTS: Nylon, Polyester, Polyurethane, Polyethylene,
Cotton, Acrylic, Polypropylene, Silicone, Synthetic Rubber, EVA.
WARRANTY: DJO, LLC will repair or replace all or part of the unit and
its accessories for material or workmanship defects for a period of six
months from the date of sale. To the extent the terms of this warranty are
inconsistent with local regulations, the provisions of such local regulations
will apply.
INTENDED FOR SINGLE PATIENT USE.
LATEX
NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX.
NOTICE: WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE IN STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNIQUES TO
OBTAIN THE MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY OF FUNCTION, STRENGTH, DURABILITY AND
COMFORT, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INJURY WILL BE PREVENTED THROUGH THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT .
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