Idiomas disponibles
Idiomas disponibles
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
Fold the proximal edge of the Alpha Liner over the proximal brim of the socket.
The liner may be trimmed if desired. Ensure that the edge of the reflected liner extends at
least two inches below the most distal point of the brim and is parallel to the ground.
DONNING
Narrow
end of
sleeve
Gel side
facing out
1. Turn the sleeve so that the gel is
facing out. Slip the sleeve onto the
distal end of the prosthesis, with
the narrow end of the sleeve first.
CLEANING
For the best possible seal for vacuum systems, we recommend keeping the surface of the gel clean and clear of debris.
After cleaning, hang the sleeve up to dry.
WEEKLY DISINFECTION
If the sleeve is worn so that the gel portion of the sleeve touches the skin, then the area of the gel that touches the skin
should be disinfected once a week.
1. Place a small amount of ethyl or isopropyl alcohol on a soft, clean cloth.
2. Lightly wipe the gel side of the sleeve with the cloth.
3. Rinse the alcohol from the sleeve with water.
4. Hang the sleeve up to dry.
STORAGE
When the prosthesis is not being worn for a few days, the distal portion of the sleeve
may be left on the socket.
Do NOT leave the sleeve on the socket with the top half of the sleeve reflected back
onto the socket, or the sleeve will stretch out.
If the prosthesis is not to be worn for five days or more, the sleeve should be removed,
cleaned, and stored in a clean, dry place.
Alpha Products can melt or burn if exposed to high temperatures or flame.
Do not expose your Alpha product to these conditions.
This Alpha product is intended for use on a single patient. Use of the product
with multiple patients could lead to cross contamination between patients.
Warning: To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this product away from babies or children.
Alpha Hybrid® AK Sleeve
Patient Instructions
Bottom
edge
flipped
under
2. Flip the bottom edge of the
sleeve under so that the gel is in
contact with the socket. Roll the
sleeve up toward the proximal
end of the socket.
The Ohio Willow Wood Company
15441 Scioto Darby Road
Mt. Sterling, OH 43143
phone 740.869.3377 / 800.848.4930
fax 740.869.4374
www.willowwoodco.com
Alpha
Edge of
Liner
reflected
liner is
parallel to
the ground
Socket
and extends
2" below
the brim
Fabric
side
facing
out
3. Position the AK Sleeve to
maximize contact with the socket
and with the reflected portion of
the liner. When using the sleeve in
vacuum applications, tape the
distal end of the sleeve to the
socket to ensure a sufficient seal.
Note: Do not soak the sleeve in
the ethyl or isopropyl alcohol.
Extended contact with large
amounts of ethyl or isopropyl
alcohol will stiffen the sleeve.
If the sleeve
is left on the
prosthesis,
it should be
positioned as
shown and
must NOT be
reflected back
onto the socket.
Ohio Willow Wood Company B.V
Keizersgracht 62/64
1015 CS Amsterdam
The Netherlands
PN-2253-D 20 NOV 2017
