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EN Instructions for use
NightSplint® | Splinting System
Important notes
If there is a serious deterioration in your state of health as a result of using the medical
device, please report this to your specialist dealer or the manufacturer as soon as possible. If you
report this to the specialist dealer, the dealer will forward this immediately. The reports are agreed
with and processed by the competent authorities.
Please always follow these instructions for use. In case of adverse effects (e. g. skin swelling, pressure
points, disorders of blood circulation etc.) please tell your doctor. Function and optimum protection
are no longer guaranteed if the product is handled incorrectly. This aid assists recovery and should
be used exclusively under the instruction of and in consultation with your doctor or a healthcare
professional. DARCO (Europe) GmbH does not assume any responsibility. Do not wear the product
with injured, irritated, damaged or broken skin. You should use bandages or socks, for example.
This aid is intended for single-patient use only.
Purpose
The NightSplint® splinting system is designed to stabilize dorsal extension which consequently
results in a slight stretching of the Achilles tendon, the calf muscles as well as the plantar fascia.
Indications / Contraindications
Indications
> Shortening of the plantar fascia
> Plantar fasciitis
> Achilles tendonitis
> Prohylaxis of talipes equines
> Postoperative immobilization
Design features
> Two heel wedges for adjusting dorsal flexion
> Three hook and loop fastener straps for selective customization
> Smooth upper material – high comfort
> Non-slip sole
Technical data
Sizes Shoe size
S 35 – 36
M 37 – 39
L 40 – 43
XL 44 – 49
Universal fit for right and left fit.
Colour Black
Material Splinting System: Nylon
Liner: Polyester foam
2 Heel wedges: EVA
Length Height
23.0 cm 33.0 cm
23.5 cm 35.0 cm
28.0 cm 37.0 cm
34.0 cm 38.0 cm
Contraindications
> Plantar flexion contracture exceeds 10°
> No control with severe plantar flexion
spasticity
Width
12.0 cm
13.0 cm
14.0 cm
16.5 cm