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User Instructions

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21

7 

Fasten the lower calf strap.

8 

Fasten the lower shin strap.

If necesssary, the additional strap padding supplied with the product can be 
attached under the straps.

Size L/L, L/M, L/S, M/S

7

7

8

8

Size S/S, XS/XS, XXS

7

7

8

8

Summary of Contents for 904LL-L

Page 1: ...USER INSTRUCTIONS C D S K N E E B R A C E F L E X I O N K N E E O R T H O S I S D Y N A M I C S P R I N G L O A D E D K N E E O R T H O S I S ...

Page 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 1 2 Setting the shell components size L L L M L S M S 9 2 1 3 Setting the textile shell components size S S XS XS XXS 10 2 2 Setting the hinge 11 2 2 1 Adjusting the position of the redression and limitation range for CDS Knee Braces Flexion size L L L M L S M S 11 2 2 2 Adjusting the pos...

Page 3: ...e brace to the leg 17 2 3 3 Adjust strap lengths as necessary 19 2 3 4 Final adjustment 22 2 3 5 Activate the spring tension 23 2 3 6 Setting the spring tension to the intensity needed by the patient 24 2 3 7 Changing the spring tension 26 3 Handling by the patient 27 3 1 Removing the brace 27 3 2 Putting on the brace 30 4 Cleaning maintenance and disinfection 32 4 1 Pads and straps 32 4 2 Rods Hi...

Page 4: ...albrecht GmbH directly before you use the brace This particularly applies to the safety instructions 1 3 Mode of operation The CDS Knee Brace Flexion CDS Knee Brace Flexion Junior functions according to the CDS principle and has been designed to treat a flexion deficit of the knee The brace applies a dynamic low load prolonged stretch to stimulate growth in the contracted tissue The adjustable red...

Page 5: ...shell elements The sizes S S XS XS XXS are available in black green blue pink and orange 1 8 Indications The physician will prescribe the type of treatment to apply based on his or her diagnostic findings Generally the use is indicated in Joint contractures due to vegetative state cerebral palsy genetic syndromes epilepsy spina bifida near drowning burns stroke spinal injury paralysis craniocerebr...

Page 6: ... not to restrict the blood circulation and adversely affect nerve and lymph vessels Excessive compression is therefore to be avoided Combination with other products is currently not provided for or is to be agreed with the manufacturer in writing The brace is not intended for single use but is intended for multiple use by a single person The product as delivered is not sterile Contact your physici...

Page 7: ... or the removal damage to the quality management seal will invalidate the warranty 2 Adjustment by the orthopaedic technician 2 1 Fitting to the patient Our CDS braces are constructed to be adjustable The position of the shell components can be changed and they can be shaped The hinge rods can be adapted to the shape of the extremity by using an orthopaedic bending iron The strap lengths can be ad...

Page 8: ...ons 8 bending iron When adjusting the hinge rods to the shape of the extermity 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 ...

Page 9: ...S The shell components are moveable 1 Loosen the screws on the shell components with the supplied tool without unscrewing them completly 2 Move the shell components into the desired position 3 Tighten the screws again 1 1 2 2 3 3 The shell components can be adjusted to the shape of the extremity ...

Page 10: ...components with the supplied tool without unscrewing them completely 2 Remove the textile shells 3 Punch another hole vertically below the existing screw hole using a punch plier max 2 5 cm 4 Slide the shell over the rod and attach it in the new screw hole 3 3 1 1 2 2 4 4 Please note that because of its construction the lower leg shell in the size S S XS XS XXS consists of one textile shell compon...

Page 11: ...to the upper arm rod The position of the redression and limtation range can be thereby altered and adjusted to the patient The position of the stops depends on the position of the redression and limitation range 1 Remove the pad 2 Remove the two screws 3 You can adjust the position of the redression range in 15 steps Use a gonimometer to determine the desired position and adjust the hinge accordin...

Page 12: ... to the patient The position of the stops depends on the position of the redression and limitation range 1 Remove the pad 2 Loosen the central screw with the supplied tool until you can remove the thigh rod completly from the gearing 3 You can adjust the position of the redression range in 10 steps Use a gonimometer to determine the desired position and adjust the hinge accordingly By altering the...

Page 13: ...sion 3 There are three holes on the side of the CDS housing The number of degrees depends on the position of the redression and limitation range and can be determined with a goniometer The stop screw is located in one of the holes Then turn the stop screw with the supplied tool from the CDS housing Before screwing it into one of the three holes bring the brace into extension so that the holes are ...

Page 14: ...ces Flexion L L L M M L M S Fine adjustment gives you the option of infinitely variable flexion limitation 1 Set the fine adjustment to a value between 0 and 15 The setting reduces the limitation already set by the stop screw 2 All steps must be executed identically with both hinges 1 1 2 2 ...

Page 15: ...e spring tension Turn the switches on both hinges to on 3 Bring the brace into extension until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension 4 There are five positions on the side opposite the three holes The number of degrees on the position of the redression and limitation range can be determined with a goniometer Insert the stop wedge in the desi...

Page 16: ...ow the activation mechanism of the hinge is set to this the position and the patient can reactivate the spring tension in this postion 3 To facilitate attaching of the brace on the patient adjust the length of all brace straps to their maximum length without unthreading them Now loosen the posterior straps on the thigh and lower leg by opening the clips For S S XS XS XXS you must open and close th...

Page 17: ...n angle of about 30 to 45 Now attach the brace to the patient s leg from in front 2 Ensure that the pivots of the brace hinges match the physiological pivots of the knee It is possible to adjust the thigh rods to the shape of the patient s leg by using an orthopaedic bending iron Size L L L M L S M S 1 1 2 2 ...

Page 18: ...CDS Knee Brace Flexion Junior User Instructions 18 Size S S XS XS XXS 1 1 2 2 Ensure that the hinges are as parallel to one another as possible to ensure proper function of the brace ...

Page 19: ...s to the desired length and shorten them if necessary on the strap end containing the doublesided hook end 1 First fasten the upper calf strap 2 Then fasten the upper shin strap 3 Fasten the upper posterior thigh strap next to the knee Size L L L M L S M S 1 1 2 2 3 3 Size S S XS XS XXS 1 1 2 2 3 3 ...

Page 20: ...nstructions 20 4 Fasten the anterior thigh strap further from the knee 5 Fasten the posterior thigh strap next to the knee 6 Fasten the anterior thigh strap next to the knee Size L L L M L S M S 4 4 5 5 6 6 Size S S XS XS XXS 4 4 5 5 6 6 ...

Page 21: ...tgmbh com 21 7 Fasten the lower calf strap 8 Fasten the lower shin strap If necesssary the additional strap padding supplied with the product can be attached under the straps Size L L L M L S M S 7 7 8 8 Size S S XS XS XXS 7 7 8 8 ...

Page 22: ... straps are the correct length and that the brace is in the correct position and correct if necessary Ensure that the straps are not too tight so as not to interfere with the circulation The shell elements are anatomically contoured You can also shape the shell elements with the hand to the leg contour directly on the patient ...

Page 23: ...s on both hinges to on 2 Bring the brace into extension until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension Size L L L M L S M S ON ON 1 1 2 2 Size S S XS XS XXS ON ON 1 1 2 2 The intensity of the spring tension is not altered by activation or deactivation of the spring tension ...

Page 24: ...the CDS hinge window must be avoided 2 Insert the tool as far as it will go into the side hole on the hinge By turning clockwise or towards the spring tension is increased and it is decreased by turning anticlockwise or towards The intensity of the spring tension must be equal in both hinges The intensity of the spring tension is not altered by activation or deactivation of the spring tension The ...

Page 25: ... 6 0 8 1 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 2 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 3 3 2 3 4 3 6 3 8 4 4 2 4 4 4 6 4 8 5 5 2 5 4 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Einstellungsstufen CDS Nano Gelenk CDS Gelenk Drehmoment in Nm bei Beugung 90 Drehmoment in Nm CDS hinge size L L L M L S M S CDS Nano hinge size S S XS XS XXS ...

Page 26: ... far as it will go into the side hole on the hinge By turning clockwise or towards the spring tension is increased and it is decreased by turning anticlockwise or towards The intensity of the spring tension must be equal in both hinges Size L L L M L S M S 2 2 1 1 2 2 Size S S XS XS XXS 2 2 1 1 2 2 The spring tension may be adjusted only in consultation with the treating physician ...

Page 27: ...1 Removing the brace Deactivate the spring tension Before removing the brace you must deactivate the spring tension 1 To do so turn the switches on both hinges to off 2 Bring the brace into extension Size L L L M L S M S OFF OFF 1 1 2 2 Size S S XS XS XXS 2 2 OFF OFF 1 1 ...

Page 28: ...ions 28 3 6 To remove the brace only open the clips and do not unthread the straps For S S XS XS XXS you must open and close the straps in order to attach and remove the brace 7 Take off the brace Size L L L M L S M S 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 ...

Page 29: ...User Instructions www albrechtgmbh com 29 Size S S XS XS XXS 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 ...

Page 30: ... fasten the upper calf strap 4 Fasten the upper posterior thigh strap next 5 Fasten the posterior thigh strap next to the knee 6 Fasten the lower calf strap 7 To activate the spring tension turn the switches on both hinges to on 8 Bring the brace into extension until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension Size L L L M L S M S ON ON 5 5 6 6 7 ...

Page 31: ...User Instructions www albrechtgmbh com 31 Size S S XS XS XXS ON ON 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 1 1 4 4 3 3 3 3 We wish you a successful course of treatment and are available for further questions ...

Page 32: ...e severe soiling a replacement set of textile parts is available 4 2 Rods Hinges Plastic and aluminium may be wiped with a wet cloth using a mild detergent or disinfectant 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 recommended Ask your physician or...

Page 33: ... 29 cm 36 66 cm 32 47 cm 904LL L 904LL R Knee Flexion L M 23 25 5 cm 26 5 29 cm 33 43 cm 24 35 cm 904LM L 904LM R Knee Flexion M L 18 5 21 cm 20 5 23 5 cm 36 66 cm 32 47 cm 904ML L 904ML R Knee Flexion M S 17 5 20 cm 20 5 22 5 cm 30 40 cm 22 32 cm 904MS L 904MS R CDS Nano Hinge Textile Shell Name Length of thigh shell Length of lower leg shell Circumference of thigh Circumference of lower leg Art ...

Page 34: ...ease ensure to pass on the care and cleaning instructions and have the brace checked by an authorized specialist dealer for safe and proper operation 8 Disposal The brace contains recyclable materials without toxic or other harmful substances or other environmentally hazardous substances Provided it is not contaminated with infectious germs the brace can be deposited in the normal waste disposal T...

Page 35: ...eport Due to regional legal regulations you are required to immediately report any serious incident involving the use of this medical device to the manufacturer and the responsible authorities Please find our contact details on the back of this brochure ...

Page 36: ...0 8 2 0 2 2 albrecht GmbH CHIEMSEESTRASSE 81 D 83233 BERNAU AM CHIEMSEE T 49 0 8051 96129 0 F 49 0 8051 96129 30 INFO ALBRECHTGMBH COM WWW ALBRECHTGMBH COM M e d i c a l d e v i c e M a n u f a c t u r e r albrecht GmbH ...

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