Darco Body Armor Embrace, Instructions For Use Manual, Page: 5 / 7

EN Use
1. Check whether your shoe has a removable
insole.
a. If your shoe has a removable insole or
footbed (as shown in image 1). Place the
Body Armor® Embrace underneath the
insole or footbed. In this case we recom-
mend removing the enclosed black foam
pad from the heel and not using it.
b. If the insole of your shoe cannot be
removed, take off the adhesive backing
of the enclosed black foam pad from the
heel and fix the pad centrally to the upper
surface of the bottom shell (as shown in
image B).
2. Open the strapping system in order to
simplify entering the orthosis (as shown in
image 2).
3. Insert your Body Armor® Embrace into the
shoe for the stirrup to assume the following
position as shown in image 3 and 3a (broad
sole cupping underneath the heel and open-
ing at the outside of the foot). Please ensure
that the ankle joint orthosis fits securely
around your ankle and foot. Try to place the
orthosis sole as far to the back of the shoe as
possible.
4. Close the long lower hook and loop strap first
(runs circular through the loop at the inside)
by fixing it as low as possible at the front of
the splint (as shown in image 4).
5. Next fasten the upper strap by laying it
across the touch and close spots on the
inside of the device (as shown in image 5).
If the strap is too long you can shorten it with
scissors (see image 5a). Unfasten the double-
catching end of the bungee closure system
(y-form / with logo) and cut off the hook and
loop strap to the desired length. Afterwards
fix the hook strap to the loop strap again.
6. Then tie your shoes as usual (as shown in
image 6).
Use of the orthosis for preventive care after
the acute phase of injury / customisation of the
Body Armor® Embrace:
If you wear the ankle joint orthosis for preven-
tion or if you are able to resume your regular
daily routine after an acute injury, you can
remodel your Body Armor® Embrace as follows
in order to achieve a more comfortable fit:
> Remove the foam cushions from the lateral
fixing points
> Shorten their length by cutting off the thin
lower end at the pre-shaped edge (see
image A).
> Reinsert the cushion after shortening and
apply the orthosis as usual.
Note
For maximum stability we recommend
wearing athletic shoes / trainers. For advanced
comfort please wear a high cut sock with a high
absorptive capacity.
Cleaning instructions
For cleaning we recommend washing the foam pads by hand with warm water and mild soap or
detergent. The plastic parts of the orthosis can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Avoid damaging
the material by closing all touch and close straps before washing the orthosis. The orthosis may
not be tumbled dry or dried on a heater. Please allow the orthosis to air dry at moderate / room
temperature.
Disposal
Dispose of after use. Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
When treatment is complete, dispose of this device according to local laws and ordinances.
Working life / Lifespan of the product
The lifespan of the medical device is determined by natural wear and tear due to proper handling /
cleaning. The medical device is designed to be used for the duration of use prescribed by a doctor
without showing a reduction in safety or performance. After the period of use prescribed by your
doctor, check the function of the product together with your doctor or medical provider.