Fitting Instructions - Össur DH Manual Del Usuario

ENGLISH
USES
Mild to moderate plantar ulcers and lesions
CAUtIoN
1. Hot and/or cold therapy should not be used with this product.
2. This product has been designed for the treatment of ulcers that are
located on the plantar aspect of the foot. This product should not
be used on patients with bony deformities.
3. This product has been designed and tested based on single patient
usage and is not recommended for multiple patient usage.
4. The use of this product is left to the discretion of the prescribing
physician.
5. Modifications to this product are the sole responsibility of the
prescribing physician. Hexes should be only removed and altered
when instructed by the prescribing physician.
6. The Active Offloading™ insole should not be used in
conjunction with any other footwear device.
7. If the relieved zone is too large and inhibits offloading and
pressure relief by allowing the ulcer to bottom out, this product
should not be used.
8. In order to prevent individual hexes from collapsing into the
relieved area, trim (scythe) the corners of the hexes lying on the
perimeter of the relieved area. This method should only be
performed when warranted by the prescribing physician and
should only be performed by the prescribing physician.
9. It is the prescribing physician's responsibility to monitor the
patient's progress. Be sure the patient performs circulation checks.
If a loss of circulation is felt, or if the shoe feels too tight, release
contact closure straps and adjust to a comfortable level. If
discomfort continues, the patient should contact the prescribing
physician immediately.
PHoto CAPtIoNS
A. Removable Toe Piece
B. Contact Closure Flap
C. Rocker Bottom Outsole
D. Hexagonal Insole
E. Heel Counter
F. Ankle Strap Pad
G. Contact Closure Ankle Strap
H. Toe Piece Tongue

FIttING INStrUCtIoNS

1. Remove hexagonal insole and toe piece from the shoe. Remove toe
piece from insole.
2. Re-insert insole into shoe. Make sure the insole is centered evenly
and there is no gap between the insole and the heel counter. The
insole must be positioned correctly for accurate marking.
3. Cover the ulcer with tape or gauze. Mark the tape or gauze with a
marking material. Examples of marking materials include iodine
and lipstick.
4. Place foot inside the shoe, heel first. Fasten ankle straps and flaps.
To mark the hexes, have the patient stand. Heel should be
positioned comfortably against the heel counter.
5. Remove foot from shoe and remove marked hexes. Scythe hex
edges around the relief zone with a sharp cutting tool. Remove
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