Fitting Instructions; Care Instructions; Storage Instructions; Material Composition - medi M.4 s OA Instrucciones De Uso

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For postoperative therapy, the orthosis
must always be worn when there is
stress. Please ask your doctor for
instructions.
Caution
Extreme settings have no therapeutic
value, they only cause additional
discomfort.

Fitting instructions

• Open all the belts and pull the
numbered end from the belt eyelets.
Tip: To prevent the belt from getting
stuck, it is advisable to close the Velcro
tab in the attachment.
• Sit on the edge of a chair and spread
the orthosis over the affected leg (Ill.1).
Slightly bend your leg. Place the brace
in such a position that the wedges
visible from the front are at the level of
the upper edge of the kneecap (Ill.2).
Please take care that the orthosis is
not the wrong way round on your knee.
• Now close the lowest belt on the front
side (belt 1) and the top belt at the
back (belt 2) (Ill. 3+4). Press the joints
gently backwards (Ill. 5).
• Now close the lower belt at the back of
the thigh (belt 3). Check that the belt is
fitting properly. The lateral joints
should be positioned slightly
backwards (more exactly: behind the
lateral middle line of the knee).
• Now close the front upper lower leg
belt (belt 4), followed by the back lower
leg belt (belt 5) and finally the front
thigh belt (belt 5) and then the front
thigh belt (belt 6).
• Take a few steps or bend your knee a
few times to check the fit. If necessary,
the belt can be readjusted in the same
sequence to guarantee a good fit.
If you suffer excessive pain or discomfort
during wear, please take off the product
immediately and contact your doctor or
specialized shop.
What can I do if...
... the brace slips?
• Make sure that the back thigh strap
(#5) is above the belly of the calf
muscle
• Take the covers off the knee pads and
wear the pads directly on your skin.
Watch out carefully for skin reactions.
Skin irritation may occur in people
with very sensitive skin.
• Do not wear the brace over clothes.
... the pads have worn down?
• Replacement pads can be obtained
from medi UK Ltd.. Your orthotist will
be pleased to help.

Care instructions

The brace cannot be worn in saltwater.
If the brace is worn in chlorinated water,
it should be rinsed out thoroughly with
clean water afterwards. Soap residues,
lotions and ointments can cause skin
irritation and material wear.
• Wash the paddings and covers by
hand, preferably using medi clean
washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
With normal use, the hinge mechanism
should not require any maintenance, but
it can be lubricated with Teflon spray.
Check regularly that the joint screws are
secure, tighten them if necessary.
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Storage instructions

Keep the product in a cool, dry place and
do not expose to direct sunlight.

Material composition

Avional, velours, polyester and PU-foam.