Ottobock 50P50 Instrucciones De Uso página 9

CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other
sources of heat.
NOTICE
Contact with oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain
oils or acids
Insufficient stabilization due to loss of material functionality
► Do not expose the product to oils, salves, lotions or other prod­
ucts that contain oils or acids.
NOTICE
Use of a worn or damaged product
Limited effectiveness
► Before each use, check the product for functional reliability and
for possible wear or damage.
► Do not continue using a product that is no longer functional, or
that is worn or damaged.
NOTICE
Improper molding or application
Damage to the product due to overloading of the material and
improper fit of the product due to breakage of load-bearing compo­
nents
► The product may only be molded by qualified personnel.
► Do not make any improper changes to the product.
► Always apply the product according to the information in the
instructions.
4 Handling
INFORMATION
► The daily duration of use and period of application are generally
determined by the physician.
► The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried
out by qualified personnel.
► Instruct the patient in the handling and care of the product.
► Instruct the patient to see a physician immediately if any excep­
tional changes are noted (e.g. worsening of the complaint).
4.1 Size selection
1) Measure the wrist circumference.
2) Determine the size of the support (see size chart).
4.2 Fitting and Application
CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Skin irritation due to overheating, local pressure points due to tight
application to the body
► Ensure that the product is applied properly and fits correctly.
► When in doubt, do not continue to use the product if skin irrita­
tion occurs.
An anatomically pre-shaped metal splint is located in the outer pocket
of the support. The shape of the splint can be customized to fit the
user.
1) Open the support; the hook-and-loop closure at the thumb
remains fastened.
2) Remove the splint from the pocket (see fig. 3).
3) Mould the splint by hand so that it fits the anatomical shape of the
patient's palm (see fig. 4).
4) Insert the splint into the pocket with the outer spoon-shaped
curve facing the palm.
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