Intended Use - Ottobock 509 Hallux Valgus ComforT Instrucciones De Uso

1 Foreword
INFORMATION
Date of last update: 2020-04-21
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observe the safety notices.
► Instruct the user in the safe use of the product.
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product or in case of problems.
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lar a worsening of the state of health, to the manufacturer and to the
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These instructions for use provide important information on applying the foot
supports 509 Hallux Valgus ComforT and 510 Hallux Valgus Combo Com­
forT.

2 Intended use

2.1 Indications for use
The support is intended exclusively for fittings of the lower limbs and
exclusively for contact with intact skin.
The support must be used according to the indication.
2.2 Indications
• Hallux valgus (malposition of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big
toe)
Indications must be determined by the physician.
2.3 Contraindications
2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
Not known.
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin dis­
eases/injuries, inflammation, 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 distant to the body area to which the support will be applied;
sensory and circulatory disorders in the foot area, e.g. in case of diabetic
neuropathy.
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