Further Usage Restrictions; Mechanism Of Action; Explanation Of Warning Symbols; General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 8320N Patella Pro Instrucciones De Uso

• Anterior knee pain after surgical procedures on the knee joint (e.g. total knee replacement,
lateral release surgery)
3.3 Contraindications
3.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
3.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin diseases/injuries; inflamma­
tion; prominent, swollen scars; reddening and hyperthermia of the treated limb; pronounced vari­
cose veins, especially with impaired return flow; lymphatic flow disorders, including unclear soft
tissue swelling distal to the body area where the device will be applied; sensory and circulatory
disorders in the legs, e. g. associated with diabetic neuropathy.

3.4 Further usage restrictions

NOTICE
Use for contact sports
Impaired function of the brace components due to overloading
► Inform the patient that the brace should not be used without the sports cover for sports
where there may be bodily contact with other persons.
The brace is suitable for sports that may involve bodily contact with other persons (contact sports)
exclusively in combination with the 29K129 sports cover.

3.5 Mechanism of Action

The dynamic re-alignment mechanism provided by the brace guides the patella within the physio­
logically correct patellofemoral groove. It does this without increasing the pressure caused by the
tracking system in relation to the flexion angle.
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.
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.
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