Fitting Instructions - medi SAS multi Instrucciones De Uso

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medi SAS
multi
Intended Purpose
medi SAS multi is a shoulder support
cushion. The product is exclusively to be
used for the orthotic fitting of the
shoulder and only on unbroken skin.
Fields of use
• Postoperative immobilisation
following the implantation of shoulder
prostheses
• Immobilisation after the reconstruction
of rotator cuff ruptures
• Postoperative immobilisation after an
upper arm fracture
Contraindications
There are no known side effects. Please
consult with your doctor if you suffer
from any of the following:
• Diseases or injuries to the skin in the area
in which the product is used, particularly
if there are signs of inflammation
(overheating, swelling or reddening)
• Changes in the sensitivity and
perfusion of the lower arm and hand
• Changes in lymph drainage and
swellings in the soft tissue away from
the area of use and without a clear
explanation
• Compression syndromes (pressure
irritation to the nerves in the arms)
Bandages or orthopaedic devices can in
principle cause local compression
symptoms if they are applied too tightly.
In rare cases, this may cause constriction
of blood vessels or nerves.

Fitting instructions

The orthosis is normally fitted for the
first time in the operating theatre
It should be put on and taken off on a
table wherever possible. Please pay
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attention to the following tips:
The snap fasteners on the front of the
cushion should be opened. The shoulder
strap already lies on the table.
1. Place the arm that has been operated
on in the open pocket (Fig. 1).
2. Now close the pocket (Fig. 2).
Also use the enclosed Velcro straps to
secure it more strongly (Fig. 3).
3. In the case of the given indication, also
connect the outside rotary wedge (Fig
4). Beforehand, however, it is
necessary under all circumstances to
ensure that the indication also enables
a positioning in external rotation.
4. Pass the waist strap around your back
and close the snap fastener.
(Fig.5)
5. Now pass the shoulder strap over your
uninjured shoulder to the front. Grasp
the snap fastener end with the hand
on the injured side (Fig. 6). Now climb
into the opening between the
shoulder and underarm straps
(Fig. 7).
6. Finally close the snap fastener.
(Fig. 8).
The shoulder strap can be put on more
easily if you have a home help. Have
the person remove the shoulder strap
completely (open snap fasteners). They
can now help you into the shoulder strap
as if you were putting on a jacket.
(Fig. 7). Then proceed in the manner
described above. The shoulder strap is
then simply clicked into the cushion. If
you have the feeling during the night
that the arm or shoulder is not securely
positioned, you can put a pillow under
the brace or you can tighten the strap
around the waist.
In principle, this product must be used
under medical supervision. When it
is applied for the first time, this must
be under the instructions of trained
and specialised personnel, such as an
orthopaedic technician. If the support is