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CDS

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 Manusan

User Instructions

2.2. Application of the brace by the orthopaedic technician

2.2.1. Deactivate the spring tension

Before attaching the brace you must deactivate the spring tension.

Turn the green switch to „off”.

Bring the brace as far into flexion as the patient is allowed to move. Now, the 
activation mechanism of the hinge is set to this position and the patient can 
reactivate the spring tension in this position.

OFF

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2.2.2. Open the strap clips

To facilitate attaching of the brace on the patients, adjust the length of all brace 
straps to their maximum length without unthreading them. First loosen the 
finger strap. Then loosen the forearm straps by opening the clips.

Summary of Contents for CDS MANUSAN

Page 1: ...U S E R I N S T R U C T I O N S C D S M A N U S A N D Y N A M I C F I N G E R O R T H O S I S ...

Page 2: ...stments by the orthopaedic technician 7 2 1 Fitting to the patient 7 2 1 1 Adjusting the brace to the arm shape by using an orthopaedic bending iron 8 2 1 2 Adjusting the shell components 9 2 1 3 Adjusting the position of the redression and limitation range 10 2 1 4 Removing individual finger components 11 2 1 5 Tightening or loosening the rubber cord 12 2 1 6 Height adjustment of the hand plate 1...

Page 3: ...sary 20 2 2 5 Final adjustment 21 2 2 6 Activate the spring tension 21 2 2 7 Setting the spring tension to the intensity needed by the patient 22 2 2 8 Changing the spring tension 23 3 Handling by the patient 24 3 1 Removing the brace 24 3 2 Putting on the brace 26 4 Cleaning maintenance and disinfection 28 4 1 Pads and straps 28 4 2 Rods hinges 28 5 Technical data 29 6 Sizes and part numbers over...

Page 4: ...orrect operation and use of the device If anything in the User Instructions is not clear or any instructions operating procedures or safety information is not fully understandable please contact the appropriate specialist retailer or albrecht GmbH directly before you use the brace This particularly applies to the safety instructions 1 3 Mode of operation The CDS Manusan functions according to the ...

Page 5: ...e hand plate No tool necessary for adjusting spring force Individual toolless adaptation of chains to finger length 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 After surgery After conservative treatment of capsular ligament injuries Before and after joint replacement In arth...

Page 6: ...le Contact your physician immediately in the event of an allergic reaction Please note that cushioned sections can heat up under direct sunlight Protect the orthosis from direct sunlight if necessary Currently there is no test for flammability Exercise caution when using the orthosis in the direct vicinity of open flames such as lighters and cigarettes The mechanical functions must only be adjuste...

Page 7: ...atient Our CDS Manusan is 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 adjusted to different girths and shortened if necessary ...

Page 8: ...f the patient s forearm with the aid of an orthopaedic bending iron Loosen the screws on the shell components and either move or remove them Then adjust the hinge rod to the shape of the extremity bending iron When adjusting the hinge rod to the shape of the extremity by using an orthopaedic bending iron you must not bend the rod in the area of the hinge housing or the hinge cover as this could le...

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

Page 10: ... 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 goniometer to determine the desired position and adjust the hinge accordingly 4 Insert the screws again and tighten them 5 Insert the pad again That w...

Page 11: ...ents 1 Open the palm strap and fold aside the pad for the back of the hand 2 Unscrew both screws from the finger component you want to remove and remove the slide block 3 Open the toggle clamp and pull out the rubber cord with the finger component Remove the white Teflon strip 1 3 2 ...

Page 12: ...12 CDS Manusan User Instructions 2 1 5 Tightening or loosening the rubber cord 1 Open the toggle clamp 2 Stretch the rubber cord to the tension you need and then close the toggle clamp 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...stment of the hand plate 1 Remove the pad 2 Loosen the two clamping screws of the height adjustment with the tool supplied 3 Adjust the hand plate to the height required by the patient 4 Tighten the two clamping screws again 5 Put the pad back on again 3 4 2 1 ...

Page 14: ...st loosen the rubber cord 1 Loosen the finger pad hook and loop closure 2 Open the toggle clamp to release the tension on the rubber cord 3 Push the rubber cord to the side 4 Insert the included tool between two chain links and lever it gently backward until the cover pops off Repeat this process so that two adjacent covers are open 3 4 2 1 ...

Page 15: ...n remove or add chain links 6 When adding chain links make sure that the open covers face upward Each chain link changes the finger length by 13 mm Stretch the rubber cord to the desired tension and then close the toggle clamp 7 Caution After adjusting the finger length trim the finger pads so they are flush with the pad for the back of the hand 5 7 7 6 ...

Page 16: ...tening and limitation range and can be determined with a goniometer The stop screw is located in one of the holes 3 Then turn the stop screw with the supplied tool from the CDS housing OFF 1 2 3 Before screwing it into one of the three holes bring the brace into flexion so that the holes are freely accessible Position the stop screw in the desired position and tighten the screw The limitation can ...

Page 17: ...switch to on Bring the brace into flexion until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension There are five positions on the side opposite the three holes The number of degrees depends on the position of the redression and limitation range and can be determined with a goniometer Insert the stop wedge in the desired position and fix it with the supp...

Page 18: ... as far into flexion as the patient is allowed to move Now the activation mechanism of the hinge is set to this position and the patient can reactivate the spring tension in this position OFF 1 2 2 2 2 Open the strap clips To facilitate attaching of the brace on the patients adjust the length of all brace straps to their maximum length without unthreading them First loosen the finger strap Then lo...

Page 19: ...to the patient s forearm and position the fingers in the finger baskets so that they are flush Ensure that the pivot of the brace hinge matches the physiological pivot of the wrist It is possible for you to adjust the arm rod to the shape of the patient s lower arm by using an orthopaedic bending iron 1 ...

Page 20: ...ry Adjust the straps to the desired length and shorten them if necessary containing the doublesided hook end 1 First fasten the forearm strap next to the joint 2 Fasten the forearm strap further from the joint 3 Fasten the palm strap 4 Brace application complete 4 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 21: ...ntoured You can also shape the shell elements with the hand to the forearm contour directly on the patient If necessary the additional strap padding supplied with the product can be attached under the straps 2 2 6 Activate the spring tension 1 To activate the spring tension turn the green switch to on 2 Bring the brace into flexion until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in or...

Page 22: ...age to the CDS hinge the red range in 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 is not altered by activation or deactivation of the spring tension 2 1 The spring tension may be a...

Page 23: ...e ngs Torque in Nm 2 2 8 Changing the spring tension The spring tension can be adjusted according to the treatment progress Insert the tool as far as it will go into the side hole on the joint By turning clockwise or towards the spring tension is increased and it is decreased by turning anticlockwise or towards The spring tension may be adjusted only in consultation with the treating physician ...

Page 24: ...ing the brace Deactivate the spring tension Before removing the brace you must deactivate the spring tension 1 To do so turn the green switch to off 2 Bring the brace into flexion OFF 1 2 Open the straps To remove the brace open the clips and straps in the stated order ...

Page 25: ...albrechtgmbh com 25 User Instructions 1 Loosen the forearm strap next to the joint 2 Loosen the forearm strap further from the joint 3 Open the palm strap 3 1 2 Remove the brace sideways Take off the brace ...

Page 26: ... 2 Putting on the brace Close the clips in the stated order 1 Place the brace on your arm from the side 2 First fasten the forearm strap next to the joint 3 Fasten the forearm strap further from the joint 4 Fasten the palm strap 2 4 1 3 ...

Page 27: ...ng tension turn the green switch to on 7 Bring the brace into flexion until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension 8 Brace application complete ON 6 5 7 8 We wish you a successful course of treatment and are available for further questions ...

Page 28: ... mild detergent and or disinfectant Not machine washable In the case of more severe soiling a replacement set of textile parts is available 4 2 Rods hinges Clean all parts of the brace with a wet cloth soaked with water and a mild detergent and or disinfectant Wipe down surfaces with a cloth soaked with disinfectant Wet completely and do not wipe off Spray inaccessible surfaces When spraying ensur...

Page 29: ...c Strap material PA strap with PA hook and loop fabric Brace material Aluminium Finger cage material Vapor permeable microfiber PU PA 6 Sizes and part numbers overview Bezeichnung Umfang Breite Handplatte Art Nr links Art Nr rechts Manusan Kombi CDS LL 22 30 cm 10 cm 960LL L 960LL R Manusan Kombi CDS MM 18 24 cm 9 cm 960MM L 960MM R ...

Page 30: ...re to pass on the care and cleaning instructions and have the hinge 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 hinge can be deposited in the normal waste disposal To be sure...

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