Intended Use; Explanation Of Warning Symbols; General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 28P30 Instrucciones De Uso

28P31 Hand positioning splint (see fig. 18)
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3 Intended use

3.1 Indications for use
The orthosis is intended exclusively for orthotic fittings of the wrist joint and exclusively for con­
tact with intact skin.
The orthosis must be used in accordance with the indications.
3.2 Indications
Pareses of the forearm and hand musculature
Paralysed forearm and hand musculature with slight spasticity, for instance after:
• Stroke
• Brachial plexus injuries
• Cervical intervertebral disc prolapse
Indications must be determined by the physician.
3.3 Contraindications
3.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
• Moderate and severe spasticity of the forearm and hand musculature
3.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin diseases/injuries, inflamma­
tion, prominent scars that are swollen, reddening and hyperthermia of the fitted limb; pronounced
varicose veins, especially with return flow impairment, lymphatic flow disorders, including unclear
soft tissue swelling distal to the support; sensory and circulatory disorders in the area of the arm
and hand.
3.4 Effects
The orthosis stabilises the wrist joint; the position of the wrist joint is continuously variable, and
the movement of the hand is limited in the palmar or dorsal direction. The hand can be held with
either palmar or dorsal support. The orthosis facilitates therapeutic treatment, hand function and
physical activity. The 28P30 Manu Neurexa plus can be combined with the 28P31 hand position­
ing splint and also the 5065N Omo Neurexa plus shoulder support.
4 Safety

4.1 Explanation of warning symbols

Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.

4.2 General safety instructions

CAUTION
Reuse on other persons and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs
► The product may be used by one person only.
► Clean the product regularly.
Designation
Thumb-metacarpus closure strap
Hand support
Reference number
29P31
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