Contraindications; Care Instructions - Medi Genumedi E+motion Gebrauchsanweisung

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Genumedi
Intended purpose
Genumedi E motion is a knee bandage for soft tissue compression.
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Indications
All indications which call for soft tissue compression with local
pressure pad(s) on the kneecap, such as:
• Slight instability of the knee joint
• Osteoarthritis and arthritis
• Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Contraindications

None known at present.
Risks / Side Effects
If the aids are too tight, this can cause local pressure sores or
constriction of blood vessels or nerves. Therefore you should consult
the doctor treating you before you use it if the following circumstances
apply to you:
• Condition or injury of the skin in the area of application, particularly
with infectious indications (excessive heat, swelling or reddening)
• Paraesthesia and circulatory disorders (e.g. as seen in diabetes,
varicose veins)
• Lymph drainage disorders – equally, swelling of soft tissue adjacent to
the area of application which is not related to a condition
When wearing snug-fitting aids, this can result in localised skin
inflammation or irritation that is due to mechanical irritation of the
skin (particularly in conjunction with sweating) or due to the
composition of the material.
Intended users and patient target groups
Healthcare professionals and patients, including persons who play a
supporting role in care, are the intended users for this device, provided
that they have received briefing on this from healthcare professionals.
Patient target group: Healthcare professionals should provide care to
adults and children, applying the available information on the
measurements/sizes and required functions/indications, in line with
the information provided by the manufacturer, and acting under their
own responsibility.
Note on wearing
Supports are particularly beneficial during physical exercise. The
supports is designed to fit comfortably and may be worn all day. It
should be removed during prolonged periods of inactivity (e.g. sitting
for a long time or a long car drive, sleeping).
The support is suitable for use in water. After use, please rinse
thoroughly
Putting on / Taking off
• Grasp the bandage with the thumb at the upper end of the lateral
stabilisation rods. The grip-ons applied on the outer surface serve as
grip dots and make the device easier to put on (Fig.1).
• Pull the support over the knee in such a way that the silicone ring
covers the kneecap centrally and free of pressure (Figs. 2 +3).
• To take off the bandage, grasp the bottom end of the bandage and
pull it downwards and off (Fig. 4).

Care instructions

The silicone ring is not supposed to be removed before washing. We
recommend using a laundry bag. Fabric softeners, fats, oils, lotions,
ointments and soap residues can affect the material, hinder the Clima
Comfort effect and cause skin irritations.
• Wash the product by hand, preferably using a medi clean detergent,
or in delicate cycle at 30°C using a mild detergent without fabric
conditioners.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
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