Fitting Instructions; Care Instructions; Storage Instructions - medi protect.ROM Instrucciones De Uso

protect.ROM
Intended Purpose
The protect.ROM is a universal knee
splint for mobilisation. The product is
exclusively to be used for the orthotic
fitting of the knee and only on unbroken
skin.
Indications
• Following surgery of the knee joint
• For immobilisation after knee joint
injuries and subsequent mobilisation
• For reliable stabilisation of the
collateral ligaments after injury or
surgery
Contraindications
None known at present.
Adjusting the flexion and extension
stops
To adjust the range of movement first
turn the opening in the plastic to expose
one of the pins. Now press and hold the
red button, at the same time turn to set
the desired degree figure. Repeat this for
the second pin.
Extension limitation: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°
Flexion limitation: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°,
45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, 105°, 120°
The medial (inside) and the lateral
(outside) wedge settings must always be
the same.

Fitting instructions

• Open all the straps and take the joint
braces out of the pads.
• Wrap the calf and thigh pads tightly
around the leg and fasten at the front.
• First attach the lateral (outside) brace
to the pad. Make sure that the brace
joint is level with the patella and the
midline of the knee.
• Now attach the medial (inside) brace
in the same way. Make sure that the
two joints are at the same level.
• First fasten the upper thigh strap, then
the lower thigh strap. Now fasten the
other straps, starting with the bottom
one and working upwards.
• To take the orthosis off just open the
straps and pads and pull the orthosis
of backwards.
Important notes
Only change the extension and flexion
limits on instruction from your doctor or
orthotist to do so.

Care instructions

Velcro fasteners should be closed for
washing. Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation and
material wear.
• Wash the paddings by hand, preferably
using medi clean washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
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Storage instructions

Keep the brace in a cool, dry place and
do not expose to direct sunlight.
Material composition
Aluminum, PU-foam, cotton
Statutory Defects Liability /
Contractual Guarantee
Consistent with legal guidelines.
Warranty / contractual guarantee
Consistent with legal guidelines.
Disposal
The product can be disposed of in the
domestic waste.
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