Fitting And Application - Ottobock 50S24 Instrucciones De Uso

4.2 Fitting and Application

CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Risk of local pressure and constriction of blood vessels and nerves due to improper or excess­
ively tight application
► Ensure that the orthosis is applied properly and fits correctly.
CAUTION
Use on skin sensitive to heat
Skin irritation due to overheating
► Do not use the product in case of a known heat allergy.
► When in doubt, do not continue to use the product if skin irritation occurs.
NOTICE
Use of a worn or damaged product
Limited effectiveness
► Instruct the patient to inspect the product for proper functionality, wear and damage prior to
each use.
► Advise the patient that the product must not be used if the product or part of the product
exhibits signs of wear (e.g. cracks, deformation, poor fit) or damage.
NOTICE
Incorrect setting
Damage to the product due to incorrectly assembled or incorrectly adjusted components
► The product may only be adjusted by qualified personnel.
► Do not make any improper changes to the settings.
> Open all hook-and-loop closures on the orthosis.
> Remove the front shell from the orthosis.
1) Position the foot in the orthosis (see fig. 1). Check the position of the heel whilst doing this.
2) INFORMATION: Do not change the position of the toe protector.
3) Close all hook-and-loop closures on the liner (see fig. 2).
4) Position the front shell so it is centred on the liner (see fig. 3).
5) Close all hook-and-loop closures on the Walker one after the other, starting at the top (see
fig. 4).
Increasing compression
CAUTION
Pumping up the air cushions too much
Risk of local pressure and constriction of adjacent blood vessels and nerves due to excessively
tight application
► Only fill the air cushions with enough air to impede relative movements between the body
part and the orthosis.
1) Push the pump (see fig. 5, item 1) on both sides of the orthosis as often as required to
achieve the desired compression.
2) Optional: to deflate, open the cover cap on the pressure valve and engage the pressure valve
(see fig. 5, item 2).
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