Ottobock 50A8 Instrucciones De Uso página 10

Instruct the patient to see a physician immediately if any exceptional changes are noted (e.g.
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worsening of the complaint).
4.1 Size Selection
1) Measure the distance from the elbow to the metacarpophalangeal joints.
2) Determine the orthosis size (see size chart).
4.2 Fitting and Application
CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Risk of local pressure and constriction of blood vessels and nerves due to improper or excess­
ively tight application
Ensure that the product is applied properly and fits correctly.
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CAUTION
Direct skin contact with the product
Skin irritation due to chafing or sweat formation
Do not wear this product directly on the skin.
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NOTICE
Use of a worn or damaged product
Limited effectiveness
Before each use, check the product for functional reliability and for possible wear or dam­
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age.
Do not continue using a product that is no longer functional, or that is worn or damaged.
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The shoulder orthosis is delivered closed and ready for trial fitting. It can be used on both sides
and is preset for use on the right arm.
Adapting the 50A8 for the left side of the body
Remove the abdominal closure attached to the arm sling and attach it in the same position on the
opposite side, as a mirror image.
Adjusting and applying the 50A8
> All hook-and-loop closures on the orthosis are unfastened.
> The patient is standing.
1) Place the arm in the sling and close the hook-and-loop closures on the forearm and thumb
(see fig. 1).
2) Place the shoulder harness diagonally over the shoulder and adjust it (see fig. 2).
3) Close the waist belt (see fig. 3).
4) Optional: Shorten the belt.
5) Bring the shoulder pad in the desired position.
Adapting the 50A9 for the left side of the body
1) Open the waist belt.
2) Loosen the pommel from the arm sling and fasten it as a mirror image on the opposite side
with the double-sided hook-and-loop strap (see fig. 4).
3) Open the shoulder harness and switch the closure direction.
Adjusting and applying the 50A9
> All hook-and-loop closures on the orthosis are unfastened.
> The patient is standing.
1) Place the arm into the arm sling, with the elbow lying in the closed corner of the arm sling.
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