Fitting Instructions - Medi Collamed Gebrauchsanweisung

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6. Move the brace joints to check if the
wedges are securely seated.
Important notes
Only change the extension and flexion
limits on instruction from your doctor or
orthotist. In order to prevent
hyperextension, always insert extension
stops or 0° stops. The stops define the
exact excursion of the orthosis. In
difficult soft-tissue conditions, e.g. where
the soft-tissues are under com pres sion, it
may be necessary to insert a larger stop
to limit the joint movement to the
desired excursion. In addition, make sure
that the orthosis hinges are correctly
positioned: the middles of the hinges
should be in one line with the upper
border of the patella. The hinge must lie
behind the midline of the leg.

Fitting instructions

• Undo all straps and the two hook and
loop strips. Please put the two enclosed
small synthetic plates between the
strap and the strap tracking (Image 1).
Pull the straps back toward the back so
that they will not interfere with you
putting on the brace.
• Now put your leg into a 45-degree
angle flexion position. Wrap the brace
tightly around your leg from the back
and close it with the two hook and
loop strips (Image 2),
• Make sure that the kneecap is
positioned centrally in the space for
the patella. Position the brace so that
the middles of the hinges are level with
the upper border of the kneecap and
just behind the lateral centre line of
the leg (Image 3).
• First fasten the lower calf strap in the
front (Image 4) and then the lower calf
strap in the back (Image 5).
• Now fasten the upper thigh strap and
remove the small synthetic plates (Image
6). In the following, close the strap
directly below the kneecap in the front
(Image 7) and then the corresponding
strap in the back (Image 8).
• Finally, close the one remaining lower
thigh strap and also remove the small
synthetic plate (Image 9).
• If possible, walk a few steps to check
that the brace is in the correct
position. Please adjust the position as
required.
Care instructions
Please close the hook and loop fasteners
before washing and remove the
ortheses. 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.
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Storage instructions
Keep the brace in a dry place and do not
expose to direct sunlight.
Material composition
Avional, polyamide, elasthane, polyester
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.