Design Features - darco Body Armor Ankle Flex Manual De Instrucciones

EN Instructions for use
Body Armor® Ankle Flex | Ankle Bandage
Important notes
If there is a serious deterioration in your state of health as a result of using the medical device,
please report this to your specialist dealer or the manufacturer as soon as possible. If you report
this to the specialist dealer, the dealer will forward this immediately. The reports are agreed with
and processed by the competent authorities.
Please always follow these instructions for use. In case of adverse effects (e.g. skin swelling,
pressure points, disorders of blood circulation etc.) please tell your doctor. Function and optimum
protection are no longer guaranteed if the product is handled incorrectly. This aid assists recovery
and should be used exclusively under the instruction of and in consultation with your doctor or a
healthcare professional. DARCO (Europe) GmbH does not assume any responsibility. Do not wear
the product on injured, irritated, or damaged skin. This aid is intended for single-patient use only.
Purpose
The Body Armor® Ankle Flex stabilises and protects the ankle according to the indication.
Indications / Contraindications
Indications
> Osteoarthritis of the upper and lower ankle joint
> Rheumatic diseases
> Prophylactic use during daily life for ligament weakness
> Postoperative and post-traumatic irritation
> Articular effusion and swelling caused by osteoarthritis or arthritis
> Sense of instability
Contraindications
> Skin changes due to allergic reactions, inflammation or injury (e.g. swelling, redness)
> Impaired circulation or lymphatic soft tissue swelling.
> Neurogenic impairments of the sensory function and trophic condition of the skin in the area of the
body to be treated (sensory impairment with and without skin damage)
> Impaired perfusion and sensation in the foot, e.g. diabetes mellitus

Design features

Areas of different strength, silicone pads incorporated in the medial and lateral regions and plantar
reinforcement support the foot's physiological structures.