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Dear customer,
please read through these instructions for use carefully.
If you have any questions, please contact your doctor or medical retailer.
Intended purpose
The OrthoPrax Air Walker Pro is a medical device.
It is an orthosis for the lower leg and foot to pro-
vide immobilization in a specified position.
Indications
Tall
• Conservative / post-operative care for the
foot & ankle
• Immobilization of the lower leg / foot region
• Ankle sprains (severe)
• Stable fractures
• Soft tissue injuries
Short
• Conservative / post-operative care for the
foot & ankle
• Immobilization of the forefoot and midfoot region
• Ankle sprains (moderate to severe)
• Metatarsal fractures
• Soft tissue injuries
Risks of using this product
• Please closely observe the specifications in
these instructions for use and the instructions
given by the specialist.
• Once you have been prescribed the OrthoPrax
Air Walker Pro, only use it according to your
indication and any additional instructions
given by a medical specialist². Please consult a
specialist or your physician if you want to use it
together with other products. Do not modify the
product yourself in any way; otherwise it may not
help as expected or it may be harmful to your
health. In these cases, any warranty or liability
claims will be excluded.
• Avoid contact with ointments, lotions, or
substances containing grease or acids.
• Any aids applied externally to the body may, if
tightened excessively, lead to local pressure
points or, in rare cases, constrict the underlying
blood vessels or nerves.
• If you notice any changes or an increase in
symptoms while wearing the product, stop any
further use and contact your doctor.
Contraindications
Hypersensitive reactions harmful to health
have not been reported to date. In the following
conditions such aids should only be fitted and
applied after consultation with your medical
provider:
• Skin disorders / injuries in the relevant part of
the body, particularly if inflammation is present.
Likewise, any raised scans with swelling, redness
and excessive heat build-up.
• Varicose veins (varicosis)
• Impaired sensation in the leg due to neurological
abnormalities
• Circulatory disorders of the leg
(e. g. in cases of diabetes mellitus)
• Impaired lymphatic drainage and soft tissue
swelling of unknown origin
Application instructions
Putting on and taking off the
OrthoPrax Air Walker Pro
Deflate before putting on the product by pressing
the valves next to the bulbs.
1. Undo the straps, remove the front shell, and
open the liner.
2. While seated, place the leg into the orthosis,
ensuring the heel is all the way to the back of
it. Surround the leg and foot with the liner and
secure it.
* A specialist is any person who is authorized, according to their state's regulations,
to fit supports and orthoses and provide instructions on how to use them.
3. Place the front shell on the back of the foot and
fix the shell in place with the straps.
4. Pull the straps through the loops from the
bottom up and fasten them.
5. Fasten the Velcro straps starting at the toes.
6. Inflate the liner in order to reach the desired
stability level.
7. The toe cap can be attached or removed to
protect from impact.
8. Deflate before taking off the product by
pressing the valves next to the bulbs.
Cleaning instructions
Remove the inner cushion (liner) of the walker
before washing it. Please use mild detergent and
a mesh bag.
To clean the plastic parts, use a moist cloth.
Never expose your product to direct heat / cold.
Also observe the washing symbols in the
instructions for use. Regular care guarantees
optimum effectiveness of the product.
General information for specialists
Instruct the patient how to put on the orthosis
correctly, and in particular how to use the pump
and valve. The air chambers can be operated
independently of one another using the 2 bulbs.
Check that the inner cushion is positioned
correctly and without creases. To prevents
pressure points from forming, use the additional
enclosed cushion.
Notes on reuse
This product is intended to be fitted to one patient
only.
Warranty
The statutory regulations of the country of pur-
chase apply. Please first contact the retailer from
whom you obtained the product directly in the
event of a potential claim under the warranty. The
product must be cleaned before submitting it in
case of warranty claims. Warranty may be limited
or excluded if the instructions on how to handle
and care for the OrthoPrax Air Walker Pro have not
been observed.
Warranty is excluded if:
• The product was not used according to the
indication
• The instructions given by the specialist were not
observed
• The product was modified arbitrarily
Duty to report
Due to regional legal regulations, you are required
to immediately report any serious incident
involving the use of this medical device to both the
manufacturer and the responsible authority. Our
contact details can be found on the back of this
brochure.
Disposal
Once you have finished using the product, please
dispose of it according to local specifications.
Material content
Polypropylene (PP), thermoplastic rubber, nylon,
TPU-65A, nylon fabric, TPU, PU foam, EVA
– Medical Device
– DataMatrix Unique Device Identifier UDI
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2021-10
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