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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 Knee Brace 1832 is a medical
device. It is an orthosis for the increased
stabilization of the knee joint using joint splints
on the sides and restricting the range of motion.
Indications
• Moderate knee instability
• Cruciate and collateral ligament injury
• Meniscus injuries
• Osteoarthritis of the knee joint
• Deformities and injuries of the knee
• Post-operative treatment following knee
surgery
• Knee sprains
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
Knee Brace 1832, 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 neurologi-
cal 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 Knee Brace 1832
1. Open the straps and fasteners and place the
orthosis around the leg, aligning the middle of
the hinges on both sides of the knee.
2. Wrap the orthosis around the lower leg so that
the opening is in the front and the kneecap is
enclosed in the middle.
3. Wrap the upper part of the orthosis around the
thigh and fasten with the Velcro fastening.
* 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.
4. Tighten both straps firmly to prevent the
orthosis from slipping, starting with the lower
strap.
Cleaning instructions
Please use mild detergent and a mesh bag.
Remove the hinge before washing. 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
Adjust the straps so that the hinges are
positioned centrally at the knee.
Instruct the patient how to put on the orthosis
correctly. In particular, instruct the patient only
to open the front strap.
Joint restriction:
1. Open the hinge cover to the front.
2. Insert the pins in the desired extension or
flexion position.
3. Make the adjustment on both sides in the
same way.
4. Close the hinge cover by snapping it in.
Notes on reuse
This product is intended to be fitted to one pa-
tient only.
Warranty
The statutory regulations of the country of
purchase 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 Knee Brace
1832 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
Polyester (PES), Aluminium (Al), nylon,
Polypropylene (PP)
– Medical Device
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2021-09
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