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CDS

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 Wrist Brace Extension

User Instructions

Contents

1. Introduction

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1.1. Foreword

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1.2. Customer information

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1.3. Mode of operation

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1.4. Application

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1.5. Scope of delivery

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1.6. Declaration of conformity

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1.7. Features

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1.8. Indications

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1.9. Contraindications

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1.10. Safety Instructions

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1.11. Warranty

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2. Adjustment by the orthopaedic technician

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2.1. Fitting to the patient

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2.1.1. Adjusting the brace to the arm shape by using  
an orthopaedic “bending iron”

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2.1.2. Setting the shell components

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2.1.3. Setting the position of the redression and limitation range

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2.1.4. Setting the limitation

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2.1.5. Inserting the stop wedge

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2.1.6. Adjusting the finger plate

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2.1.7. Optional disassembly of the thumb plate

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2.1.8. Adjusting the palm plate

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2.1.9. Optional additional length adjustment of the hand piece

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Summary of Contents for CDS WRIST BRACE EXTENSION

Page 1: ...U S E R I N S T R U C T I O N S C D S W R I S T B R A C E E X T E N S I O N D Y N A M I C S P R I N G L O A D E D W R I S T O R T H O S I S ...

Page 2: ... 2 Adjustment by the orthopaedic technician 8 2 1 Fitting to the patient 8 2 1 1 Adjusting the brace to the arm shape by using an orthopaedic bending iron 9 2 1 2 Setting the shell components 10 2 1 3 Setting the position of the redression and limitation range 11 2 1 4 Setting the limitation 12 2 1 5 Inserting the stop wedge 13 2 1 6 Adjusting the finger plate 14 2 1 7 Optional disassembly of the ...

Page 3: ... 21 2 2 5 Final adjustment 23 2 2 6 Activate the spring tension 23 2 2 7 Setting the spring tension to the intensity needed by the patient 24 2 2 8 Changing the spring tension 25 3 Handling by the patient 26 3 1 Removing the brace 26 3 2 Putting on the brace 28 4 Cleaning maintenance and disinfection 31 4 1 Pads and straps 31 4 2 Rods hinges 31 5 Technical data material 32 6 Size chart and article...

Page 4: ... 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 Wrist Brace Extension functions accordingly to the CDS principle and has been designed to treat an extension deficit of the wrist The brace applies a dynamic low load prolong...

Page 5: ...e shell elements 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 arthrosis and chronic polyarthritis After burns After strokes After spinal cord injuries Paralysis Afte...

Page 6: ...d 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 physician immediately in the event of an allergic reaction Please note that...

Page 7: ...he padding and straps which are usually liable to a certain amount of wear and tear This kind of wear and tear does not represent a product defect This manufacturer s warranty is subject to the condition that the orthosis is used as a medical rehabilitation device and for no other purpose than that described in the instructions for use Changes to the orthosis or the removal damage to the quality m...

Page 8: ... 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 adjusted to different girths and shortened if necessary ...

Page 9: ...ape of 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 cou...

Page 10: ...s 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 Please note that because of its construction the forearm leg shell in sizes M M S S and the children s size consists of one shell component The shell components can be adjusted to the shape of the extremity ...

Page 11: ...n range can be thereby altered and adjusted to the patient That way you can adjust the range of motion of the brace to the patient even if there are extreme motion deficits 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 t...

Page 12: ...e straightening 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 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 limitati...

Page 13: ...itch to on and 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 su...

Page 14: ...an be adjusted in 15 steps 1 Loosen the pad beneath the palm 2 Remove the pad 3 Pull apart the two elements of the palm plate 4 While pressing on the finger plate set the desired position 5 Attach the pad again beneath the palm 1 4 5 2 3 Beneath the pad are slits that can be used for finger fixation ...

Page 15: ...ons 2 1 7 Optional disassembly of the thumb plate The thumb plate can be removed if not needed Loosen the two screws with the supplied tool and remove the thumb plate The thumb plate consists of PE material and is suitable for thermoforming ...

Page 16: ...e 1 Loosen the screw in the fixing disk with the supplied tool 2 Turn the palm plate into the desired position and position the retaining pin Ensure that the retaining pin of the fixing disk clicks into the hole pattern of the retaining rod 3 Then tighten the screws again 1 2 3 ...

Page 17: ... Loosen the lock screw 2 Loosen the screw in the fixing disc with the supplied tool 3 Move the hand piece forward to the stop Ensure that the retaining pin of the fixing disk clicks into the hole pattern of the retaining rod 4 Tighten the lock screw again 5 Tighten the screw in the fixing disk 4 1 5 2 3 I ...

Page 18: ...e spring tension Before attaching the brace you must deactivate the spring tension 1 Turn the green switch to off 2 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 1 2 ...

Page 19: ...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 ...

Page 20: ...in between the palm plate and the hand dorsum strap Place the brace on the patient s forearm from the side 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 ...

Page 21: ... 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 Bring the hand dorsum strap around the wrist from below and thread the strap through the loop Pull the hand dorsum strap diagonally over the hand 4 Fasten the hand dorsum strap underneath the finger plate 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 22: ...rneath the finger plate 6 Fasten the thumb strap 7 Brace application complete 5 6 7 Please note that because of its construction the strap runs in a V shape in sizes M M and S S If necessary the additional strap padding supplied with the product can be attached under the straps ...

Page 23: ...circulation The shell elements are anatomically contoured You can also shape the shell elements with the hand to the forearm contour directly on the patient 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 order to activate the spring tension The intensity of...

Page 24: ...ge 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 The spring tension may be adjusted only in consultation with th...

Page 25: ... 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 intensity of the spring tension is not altered by activation or deactivation of the spring tension The spring tension may be adjusted o...

Page 26: ...Instructions 3 Handling by the patient 3 1 Removing 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 ...

Page 27: ...n the stated order First loosen the thumb strap Then loosen the finger strap Next loosen the hand dorsom strap Then loosen the forearm strap next to the joint and the forearm strap further from the joint by opening the clips Do not unthread the straps 4 5 6 3 1 2 6 Remove the brace sideways Take off the brace ...

Page 28: ...rder 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 Bring the hand dorsum strap around the wrist from below and thread the strap through the loop Pull the hand dorsum strap diagonally over the hand 2 4 1 3 ...

Page 29: ...ser Instructions 5 Fasten the hand dorsum strap underneath the finger plate 6 Fasten the finger strap underneath the finger plate 7 Fasten the thumb strap 8 To activate the spring tension turn the green switch to on ON 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 30: ...CDS Wrist Brace Extension User Instructions 9 Bring the brace into flexion until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension Brace application complete 9 ...

Page 31: ...ling 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 ensure complete wetting A mild alcohol based disinfectant is recommended Ask your physician ...

Page 32: ...30 cm 10 cm 931LL L 931LL R Wrist Extension L M 21 23 5 cm 18 24 cm 16 26 cm 8 cm 931LM L 931LM R Wrist Extension L S 21 23 5 cm 14 19 cm 12 22 cm 6 cm 931LS L 931LS R Wrist Extension M M 17 19 cm 18 24 cm 16 26 cm 8 cm 931MM L 931MM R Wrist Extension S S 16 19 cm 14 19 cm 12 22 cm 6 cm 931SS L 931SS R Wrist Extension Junior Blue 16 19 cm 14 19 cm 12 22 cm 6 cm 931SS BL 931SS BR Wrist Extension Ju...

Page 33: ... 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 To be...

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