Washing Instructions - Össur DH Active Offloading Walker Instrucciones Para El Uso

Be sure the ankle is centered between the vertical struts.
6. Remove the strut release strips by pulling upward. This allows the
softgood to be secured into position.
7. Remove foot from walker. Cover wound with material such as a
transparent film dressing, tape, gauze, etc. Mark material with a
transferable mark using iodine, lipstick, indelible ink pencil, etc.
8. Place foot inside walker. Ensure proper location of patient's foot before
transferring mark to Insole's surface. Fasten walker softgood. Bear
weight to ensure transfer of relief zone mark. After patient returns to a
seated position, remove walker from foot.
9. Remove marked Hexplugs from insole. Caution: this product should not
be used, if the relieved area is too large and inhibits pressure relief by
allowing the ulcer or wound to bottom out.
10. Scythe the edges of Hexplugs surrounding the relief zone with a cutting
tool such as a scalpel or scissors. Tip: to provide additional support, a
transparent film dressing can be placed over the relief zone, or, a low-
density foam can be used as filler inside the relief zone, no more then
½" (1cm) thick.
11. Reinsert foot into walker and secure the contact closures on the inner
bootie and softgood. Fasten straps in the following order: #1, #2, #3,
#4, #5. Caution: Do not pull straps too tightly as they can cause pain
discomfort and /or lack of circulation.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS

• Remove the entire insole from the walker. Do not remove any
additional hexplugs.
• Rinse the insole with 86F (30°C) warm water. Do not use a washing
machine. do not use alcohol or solvents to clean.
• The insole should be air dried. To speed up the drying process, a hair dryer
may be used at the lowest temperature setting. Do not remove any
additional hexplugs when drying. do not use a drying machine.
• Once the insole is fully dried it can be reinserted into the walker. Follow
step 11, fitting instructions, to continue use. The appropriate instructions
for use should always be followed when reinserting the DH Offloading
Insole.
• To clean the Equalizer
86F (30°C) warm water. Hand or air dry only.
• When prescribed, the softgood may be removed for hand washing, with
86F (30°C) warm water and mild soap. Air dry only.
walker frame, use a damp cloth and mild soap and
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