Bort SellaFlex Sport Manual De Instrucciones página 8

BORT SellaFlex Sport Thumb Support
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Many thanks for placing your trust in a medical device from BORT GmbH. Please
read the existing instructions for use carefully. If you have any questions, please
refer to your physician or the specialist retailer from whom you purchased this
medical device.
Intended purpose
This medical device is a thumb saddle joint support for compression of soft tissue
with additional reinforcement elements on the thumb.
Indications
Chronic, post-traumatic or post-operative irritations in the thumb saddle joint area,
e.g. in case of ulnar and radial ligament instability, early stages of rhizarthrosis.
Contraindications
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), lymph drainage disorders, including unclear
soft tissue swellings distal to the aid positioned, sensory and circulatory disorders with
the region of the body treated, skin diseases in the part of the body treated.
Application risks/Important notes
This medical device is a prescribable product. Discuss the use and duration with
your treating physician. The expert staff from whom you have received the medical
device will select the appropriate size and instruct you regarding its use.
– remove the medical device prior to radiological examinations
– remove it during longer periods of rest, e.g. when sleeping
– in case of numbness, loosen the medical device and remove it if necessary
– in case of persistent complaints, consult the physician or specialist retailer
– use the medical device in accordance with therapeutic needs
– only use other products simultaneously after consultation with your physician
– do not make any changes to the product
– do not wear it on open wounds
– do not use in case of intolerance of one of the materials used
– no re-use – this medical aid is intended for treating one patient
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