Bauerfeind RhizoLoc Manual Del Usuario página 4

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Dear customer,
thank you for placing your trust in a
Bauerfeind product. The RhizoLoc
you have purchased is a high-
quality medical product.
Please read through all of these
instructions for use carefully,
because they contain important
information about the use,
indications, contraindications,
application, care and disposal of the
RhizoLoc. Please keep these
instructions safe, as you may want
to read them again later. If you have
any questions, please contact your
physician or medical retailer.
Intended use
The RhizoLoc is an anatomically
contoured orthosis for the thumb.
It stabilizes and, if necessary, immo-
bilizes the thumb carpometacarpal
joint and thumb basal joint. This is
made possible by aluminum
frames. A thumb tab can be used to
vary the extent of limitation of the
thumb basal joint.
With its stabilizing effect, the
RhizoLoc helps prevent undesired
movements and relieve pain.
Indications
• collateral ligament injuries
of the thumb basal joint
(e. g. skier's thumb)
• irritation in the region of the
thumb carpometacarpal joint
and thumb basal joint
(e. g. osteoarthritis)
Risks of using this product
Caution*
RhizoLoc must only be worn in
accordance with the specifications
contained in these instructions and
used for the areas of application
(places of use) listed.
To guarantee the best possible fit of
the RhizoLoc, it is essential to check
whether the product is adequately
shaped and whether it needs to be
anatomically reshaped by a
specialist 1 . Only a trained specialist
may carry out the (initial) fitting of
the orthosis and provide instruction.
The sewn-in label of the RhizoLoc,
which contains information on the
product name, size, manufacturer,
washing instructions and CE
certification, is located on Rhizobic
outside of the wrist strap.
Use in combination with other
products, e. g. as part of
compression treatment (arm
stockings), must be discussed
beforehand with your physician.
Should you notice any unusual
changes (e. g. increased symptoms),
please contact your physician
with out delay. No product liability is
accepted in the event of improper use.
Avoid the use of ointments, lotions
or any substances including grease
or acids. Do not make any
alterations to the product. Failure to
comply with this requirement may
adversely affect product
performance, thereby voiding any
product liability.
Side effects involving the body as
a whole have not been reported to
date. Correct fitting is assumed.
Do not put the RhizoLoc on too
tightly as this could lead to local
pressure symptoms. In rare cases,
constriction of blood vessels and
nerves may occur. If this happens,
loosen the straps of the RhizoLoc
and, if necessary, check the size of
your RhizoLoc.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity reactions harmful
to health have not been reported to
date. In the following conditions
such aids should only be fitted and
worn after consultation with your
physician:
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• skin disorders / injuries in
the relevant part of the body,
particularly if inflammation is
present. Likewise, any raised
scars with swelling, redness and
excessive heat build-up
• impaired sensation and circulatory
disorders of the arm / hand
(e. g. diabetes mellitus)
• impaired lymph drainage,
including soft tissue swellings of
uncertain origin located away from
the fitted orthosis
Application instructions
Putting on the RhizoLoc
A – wrist strap, B – thumb strap,
C – thumb tab
1
Open the two Velcro straps on
the RhizoLoc. Loosen the straps
without pulling them out of the
2
Put the RhizoLoc on the
guide.
affected thumb. To do this, guide
your hand through the bottom wrist
strap and your thumb through the
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top thumb strap. Close the wrist
strap. Then close the thumb strap
by closing the Velcro at the side next
to the thumb tab.
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Following consultation with your
physician, you can use the thumb
tab to adjust the level of stabilization
of the thumb basal joint depending
on the phase of your treatment.
Taking off the RhizoLoc
Open the thumb and wrist straps.
Guide your hand downward out of
the RhizoLoc.
Cleaning instructions
Note: Never expose the RhizoLoc to
direct heat (e. g. heaters, sunlight, in
your car, etc.)! This may damage the
material, which can impair the
effectiveness of the RhizoLoc.
Fasten all Velcro straps before
washing to avoid damage. Wash the
RhizoLoc separately by hand, using
a mild detergent.
If you have any complaints, please
contact your medical retailer only.
We would point out that only clean
goods can be dealt with.
Part of the body this
product is used for
In accordance with the indications
(thumb). See intended use.
Maintenance instructions
If handled and cared for correctly,
the product is practically
maintenance-free.
Assembly and fitting
instructions
The RhizoLoc is supplied in an
anatomically contoured state. If
necessary, the RhizoLoc can be
contoured further. The orthosis is
available in right- and left-handed
designs.
Technical specifications /
parameters
The RhizoLoc is a orthosis for the
thumb. There are no spare parts
available.
Notes on reuse
The RhizoLoc is intended for your
treatment only. It has been adapted
specifically for you. For this reason,
do not pass the RhizoLoc on to
other people.
Warranty
The legal provisions of the country
in which the product was purchased
apply. Country-specific warranty
regulations that govern the
relationship between the retailer and
the buyer also apply where relevant.
If you believe that a claim may be
made under the warranty, please
first contact the retailer from which
you purchased the product directly.
Please do not make any changes
to the product yourself. This
particularly applies to individual
adjustments made by specialists.
Please follow our instructions for
use and care. These are based on
our experience gained over many
years and ensure the functionality
of our medically effective products
for a long time. Only aids that
function optimally can help you.
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