Fitting Instructions - Medi protect.4 evo Gebrauchsanweisung

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extension wedges or 0° wedges. The wedges
define the exact excursion of the orthosis. In
difficult soft-tissue conditions, e.g. where the
soft-tissues are under compression, it may be
necessary to insert the larger wedge to limit the
joint movement to the desired excursion. In
addition, make sure that the orthosis joints are
correctly positioned: the middles of the joints
should be level with the upper border of the
patella. The joint must lie behind the midline of
the leg.
Shaping the orthosis
When shaping the orthosis, please ensure that
the joints stay parallel. This guarantees that the
orthosis will function well and run easily and
that there is no excessive wear.
Fastening the belt eyes
The belt eyes have been adequately fastened
and are, to some extent, deliberately mobile.
Please do not tighten the screws; they are tight
enough. If you apply too much force, you can
break off the screws.

Fitting instructions

• Open all the straps. Sit on the edge of a chair,
pull the brace up the affected leg and flex your
knee to 45°. Position the joints so that the
centres of the hinges (extension wedges) are
on a level with the top edge of the kneecap.
Make sure that the brace is not twisted on
your leg.
• First fasten the lower front calf strap (strap
#1), then the upper back thigh strap (#2). Keep
your knee in a flexed position and push both
joints towards the back of the leg.
• Now fasten the lower back thigh strap (#3).
Make sure that you do not have the hinge joints
positioned in front of the midline of the leg.
• Now fasten the upper front calf strap (#4).
Then the upper back calf strap (#5), and finally
the front thigh strap (#6).
• Bend your knee slightly a few times and
refasten the straps again in the order
described above to prevent the brace slipping.
Care instructions
The brace cannot be worn in saltwater.
If the brace is worn in chlorinated water,
it should be rinsed out thoroughly with
clean water afterwards. Soap residues,
lotions and ointments can cause skin
irritation and material wear.
• Wash the product by hand, preferably using
medi clean washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
With normal use, the hinge mechanism
should not require any maintenance, but
it can be lubricated with PTFE spray.
Check regularly that the joint screws are
secure, tighten them if necessary.
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Storage instructions
Keep the brace in a dry place and do not expose
to direct sunlight.
What can I do if the brace slips?
• Check that the brace is fitted properly. The
centre of the brace joints should be level with
the upper border of the kneecap.
• Make sure that the back thigh strap (#5) is
above the belly of the calf muscle
• Do not wear the brace over clothes.
Material composition
Avional, Velours, Polyester, PU foam
Liability
The manufacturer's liability will become void if
the product is not used as intended. Please also
refer to the corresponding safety information
and instructions in this manual.
Disposal
The product can be disposed of in the
domestic waste.