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3. How to place the 3TO-Brace
Please ensure that the entire area to be treated is
disinfected prior to treatment:
Please use either skin disinfection (i.e.
Kodan
Tinktur Forte
) or
suitable skin disinfection tissues (i.e.
Kodan
tissues
). Please
observe the application times recommended by the manufacturer.
Also protect your own health when treating your patients
with our brace
:
Please wear gloves, mask and also wear protective
spectacles when clipping off the wires.
3.1. Preparing the nail fold
Reduce manipulation of the nail fold to a minimum before placing the
brace in order to avoid unnecessary irritation of the wound.
please probe for a free spot to fasten the brace
please clean the nail fold as required to place the brace
3.2. Preparing the brace
The brace must be disinfected in an immersion bath using a
disinfectant
generally
acknowledged
by
your
local
medical
association for hygiene and microbiology (i.e.
Lysetol
®
Med
). Always
follow the instructions regarding concentration and application times
on the package or in the patient information leaflets. Please rinse the
brace with clear water after disinfection.