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User Instructions
1.6. Declaration of conformity
The albrecht GmbH company as manufacturer
with sole responsibility declares the conformity
of the finger orthosis
CDS
®
Manusan
with
European Council Directive 93/42/EEC for
medical devices.
1.7. Features
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Therapy in extension
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Individual adjustment of the spring tension
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Spring tension can be switched on and off
without tools and without varying the set
spring tension
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Adjustment of the redression range
in 15° steps
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Optimized shell- and strapsystem
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High wearing comfort thanks to air-
permeable, light aluminium shell elements
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High flexibility thanks to adjustable shell
elements
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Adjustable hand plate
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No tool necessary for adjusting spring force
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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:
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Joint contractures:
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After surgery
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After conservative treatment of capsular
ligament injuries
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Before and after joint replacement
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In arthrosis and chronic polyarthritis
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After burns
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After strokes
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After spinal cord injuries
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Paralysis (discrete palsy of peripheral
origin)
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After cranio-cerebral trauma (CCT)
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To prevent new contractures after arthrolysis
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Lacerations
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Tendon sutures
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Dupuytren´s contracture
For all other indications a physician must be
consulted.
1.9. Contraindications
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Bony obstruction, osteoporosis
thrombophlebitis
The finger brace is intended exclusively for
contact with intact skin.
