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Page 1: ...U S E R I N S T R U C T I O N S H Y P E X L I T E K N E E O RT H O S I S W I T H 4 P O I N T P R I N C I P L E A N D E X T E N S I O N F L E X I O N L I M I TAT I O N ...

Page 2: ...Contra indications 5 1 10 Safety notes 6 1 11 Warranty 6 2 Adjustment by the orthopaedic technician 7 2 1 Fitting to the patient 7 2 1 1 Adjusting the brace to the leg shape by using an orthopaedic bending iron 7 2 2 Setting the hinge for Hypex Lite L L L M M L S S and Junior 8 2 2 1 Opening of the hinge cover 8 2 2 2 Setting the extension limitation 9 2 2 3 Setting the fine adjustment 10 2 2 4 Set...

Page 3: ...ion limitation 14 2 3 3 Setting the flexion limitation 14 2 3 4 Immobilisation 15 2 3 5 Reattach the hinge cover 15 2 4 Attaching of the brace by the orthopaedic technician 16 2 4 1 Attaching the brace 16 2 4 2 Using the clips 17 3 Cleaning maintenance and disinfection 18 3 1 Care 18 4 Technical data 19 5 Size chart and article numbers 20 6 Transfer 21 7 Disposal 21 ...

Page 4: ...structions or should any of the instructions operations or safety notes be unclear please contact your local dealer or the manufacturer albrecht GmbH directly before using the brace This holds particularly true for the safety notes 1 3 Mode of operation The Hypex Lite Knee Brace stabilises and relieves the knee during conservative and post operative rehabilitation Straps and shells may be adjusted...

Page 5: ...mit can be adjusted in 10 intervals from 10 until 130 Immobilisation of the brace can be adjusted in 10 intervals between 10 and 100 1 8 Indications The physician will decide on the type of treatment to apply based on his diagnosis Generally the use is indicated in Collateral ligament injuries ACL and PCL ruptures Meniscus injury Femur condyle fracture Patella fracture Tibial plateau fracture Cond...

Page 6: ...en and must thus be agreed with the manufacturer in writing The brace is not a single use product but has been designed for use by one person only The product is not supplied in a sterile condition When adjusting the hinge rods to the shape of the extremity by using an orthopaedic bending iron you must not bend the rods in the area of the hinge housing or the hinge cover as this could lead to dama...

Page 7: ...aedic bending iron Loosen the screws on the shell components and either move or remove them Then adjust the hinge rods to the shape of the extremity bending iron When adjusting the hinge rods to the shape of the extremity by using an orthopaedic bending iron you must not bend the rods in the area of the hinge housing or the hinge cover as this could lead to damage or break of the hinge Please note...

Page 8: ...sion and flexion can be limited in 15 steps by appropriate positioning of the stop pins In order to set the Extension Flexion limitation and the immobilisation the follwing steps must be executed 2 2 1 Opening of the hinge cover 1 Open the hinge cover Monocentrical hinge Polycentrical hinge 1 1 1 1 Monocentrical hinge Polycentrical hinge 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 9: ...e extension limitation 1 In order to set the extension limitation bring the brace into flexion Monocentrical hinge Polycentrical hinge 1 1 1 1 2 Place the stop pin into the desired position Monocentrical hinge Polycentrical hinge 2 2 2 2 not at S S and Junior ...

Page 10: ... Additionally the extension limtation can be adjusted infinitely using the fine adjustment from 45 via 0 to 15 Monocentrical hinge Polycentrical hinge 1 1 1 1 2 2 4 Setting the flexion limitation 1 In order to set the flexion limitation bring the brace into extension Polycentrical hinge Monocentrical hinge 1 1 1 1 ...

Page 11: ...trical hinge 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 Immobilisation 1 Immobilisation can be set in 15 steps by appropriate positioning of a stop pin in the stop area Additionally the set immobilisation can be infinitely adjusted from 45 via 0 to 15 using the fine adjustment Monocentrical hinge Polycentrical hinge 1 1 1 1 not at S S and Junior ...

Page 12: ... Make sure that both stop pins are placed in the pinholes and that there is always at least one stop pin positioned in the pinholes of the extension stops Polycentrical hinge Monocentrical hinge Monocentrical hinge Polycentrical hinge 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 The hinge cover must always be closed after any adjustment in order to secure the stop pins not at S S and Junior ...

Page 13: ...nki Extension and flexion can be limited in 10 steps by appropriate positioning of the stop pins In order to set the Extension Flexion limitation and the immobilisation the follwing steps must be executed 2 3 1 Remove the hinge cover 1 Rotate the hinge cover 90 2 Remove the cover from the hinge 1 1 1 1 2 2 ...

Page 14: ...on limitation 1 In order to set the extension limitation bring the brace into flexion 2 Place the stop into the desired position 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 Setting the flexion limitation 1 In order to set the flexion limitation bring the brace into extension 2 Place the stop into the desired position 1 1 2 2 2 2 ...

Page 15: ... hinge rod against the extension limitation and position the flexion stop adjacent to the hinge rod 2 3 5 Reattach the hinge cover 1 Make sure that both stops are placed in the holes 2 Reattach the cover and rotate it 90 until the locking position The hinge cover must always be closed after any adjustment in order to secure the stops 1 1 2 2 ...

Page 16: ...straps this step is made easier when attaching the brace for the first time 3 Fixation When fastening the posterior straps slightly tighten the anterior straps The following sequence is recommended 1 Upper calf strap 2 Upper tibia strap 3 Upper posterior thigh strap 4 Upper anterior thigh strap 5 Posterior thigh strap near hinge 6 Anterior thigh strap near hinge 7 Lower posterior calf strap 8 Lowe...

Page 17: ...rechtgmbh com 17 2 4 2 Using the clips 1 Open the clip 2 Hook in the D Ring 3 Close the clip The length of the straps remains unchanged The sizes XS XS XXS Bambini and Malinki are opened and closed using the straps 1 1 2 2 3 3 ...

Page 18: ...30 C using water and a mild detergent and or disinfectant Not machine washable The Hypex Lite can be dried in the open air In the case of more severe soiling a replacement set of textile parts is available Wipe down surfaces with a cloth soaked with disinfectant Wet completely and do not wipe off Spray inaccessible surfaces When spraying ensure complete wetting A mild alcohol based disinfectant is...

Page 19: ...structions www albrechtgmbh com 19 4 Technical data Name Material Padding material PU foam with PA hook and loop velour Strap material PA strap with PA hook and loop velour Brace material aluminium Weight 876g ...

Page 20: ...25 35 cm 20 30 cm 804XSXS L 804XSXS R Hypex Lite XXS 12 cm 15 cm 20 30 cm 15 25 cm 804XXS L 804XXS R Junior Grün 18 cm 20 cm 30 40 cm 22 32 cm 804SS GL 804SS GR Junior Blau 18 cm 20 cm 30 40 cm 22 32 cm 804SS BL 804SS BR Junior Orange 18 cm 20 cm 30 40 cm 22 32 cm 804SS OL 804SS OR Junior Pink 18 cm 20 cm 30 40 cm 22 32 cm 804SS PL 804SS PR Bambini Grün 15 cm 18 cm 25 35 cm 20 30 cm 804XSXS GL 804...

Page 21: ...ealer 7 Disposal The brace contains recyclable materials and is free from toxic or otherwise polluting agents or substances Provided that it is not contaminated with infectious germs it can be disposed of by normal means In order to be certain please consult your orthopaedics store Duty to report Due to regional legal regulations you are required to immediately report any serious incident involvin...

Page 22: ...Hypex Lite User Instructions 00800 03032900 INTERNATIONALE SERVICE HOTLINE 22 ...

Page 23: ...User Instructions www albrechtgmbh com 23 ...

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