Legal Information - Ottobock 8353 Genu Direxa wraparound Instrucciones De Uso

CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Risk of local pressure and constriction of blood vessels and nerves due to improper or exces­
sively tight application
► Ensure that the product is applied properly and fits correctly.
8356 Genu Direxa
> Open all hook-and-loop closures on the brace.
> The patient is sitting on the front edge of a chair.
1) Hold the brace on both sides with the donning loops and pull it over the knee until the patella
cutout is centered on the patella (see fig. 1 and see fig. 2).
2) Close the hook-and-loop straps first below and then above the patella (see fig. 2 and see
fig. 3).
8353 Genu Direxa wraparound
> Open all hook-and-loop closures on the brace.
> The patient is sitting on the front edge of a chair.
1) Wrap the brace around the knee from behind (see fig. 4).
2) Center the patella cutout over the patella.
3) Fasten the hook-and-loop closure below the patella cutout while applying tension. Make sure
that the hook-and-loop sections are placed over one another (see fig. 5).
4) Fasten the hook-and-loop closure above the patella cutout while applying tension. Make sure
that the hook-and-loop sections are placed over one another (see fig. 5).
5) Fasten the straps first below and then above the patella. Make sure that the hook-and-loop
sections are placed over one another (see fig. 6 and see fig. 7).
4.3 Cleaning
NOTICE
Use of improper cleaning agents
Damage to the product due to use of improper cleaning agents
► Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
1) Pull the black strap upwards to remove the bracket over the joint bar (see fig. 8).
2) Pull the joint bars out of the brace (see fig. 9).
3) Fasten all hook-and-loop closures.
4) Recommendation: Use a laundry bag or net.
5) Wash the brace in warm water at 40 °C (104 °F) with standard mild detergent. Do not use
fabric softener. Rinse well.
6) Allow to air dry. Do not expose to direct heat sources (e.g. sunlight, stove or radiator).
7) Reinsert the joint bars.
INFORMATION: The labelling on the joint bars must be visible from the outside.
8) Pull the black strap first upwards and then downwards to position the bracket over the joint
bar (see fig. 8).
5 Disposal
Dispose of the product in accordance with national regulations.

6 Legal Information

All legal conditions are subject to the respective national law of the country of use and may vary
accordingly.
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