EN Instructions for use
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0
| Lower Leg / Foot Orthosis
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Achill
| Lower Leg / Foot Orthosis with Achilles
tendon relief
Disposal
Dispose of after use. Please dispose of the packaging in
an environmentally friendly manner. The product can be
disposed of with household waste.
Purpose
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0:
Lower leg / foot orthosis for immobilisation in
a given position, as well as a foot-positioning orthosis
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Achill:
Lower leg / foot orthosis and foot-position-
ing orthosis with Achilles tendon relief
Technical data
Sizes
Colour
XS 37.0 – 38.5
Grey-Blue
S 39.0 – 41.0
M 41.5 – 43.0
L 43.5 – 45.0
XL 45.5 – 47.0
Material
Outsole:
Rubber, EVA
Insole:
EVA
Upper material of shoe:
Polyester foam, microfibre
Lining and forefoot strap:
Polyester
Hook and loop straps:
Nylon
Adhesive:
Polyurethane glue
Splints:
Polyamide
Pump:
TPU
DAW (heel wedges):
EVA
Combination with other products
> PegAssist® Insole
> Toe Cap
> Puzzle Insole®
> DAW (DARCO Archilles Wedges)
> PegContour® Insole (blue) Heel Wedges
> Relief Contour Insole
> Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Lining
> PegContour® Insole Uni
Indications / Contraindications
Design features
The lower leg / foot orthosis is available in five sizes with a universal fit for
right and left.
The shoe can be customized to the left or right foot by individually adjust-
ing the hook and loop straps. The lower leg / foot orthosis consists of the
following components: One shoe (Relief Dual® Plus | Off-loading shoe with
high ankle support), a splint (Relief Insert® 2.0 | Splinting System) with a
grey air liner and integrated pump and a blue lining (consists of a forefoot
strap, front and calf liner). The Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Achill also includes
heel wedges (DAW | DARCO Achilles Wedges).
The splinting system is used to position the lower leg / foot. In addition,
a walker can be assembled from the splinting system using a therapeutic
shoe to immobilise the lower leg / foot with simultaneous mobilisation.
The exchangeable insole enables patients to individually adjust the fit.
Important notes
KIf there is a serious deterioration in your state of health as a result
of using the medical device, please report this to your specialist dealer or
the manufacturer as soon as possible. If you report this to the specialist
dealer, the dealer will forward this immediately. The reports are agreed with
and processed by the competent authorities.
Please always follow these instructions for use. In case of adverse effects
(e.g. skin swelling, pressure points, disorders of blood circulation etc.) please
tell your doctor. Function and optimum protection are no longer guaranteed
if the product is handled incorrectly. This aid assists recovery and should
be used exclusively under the instruction of and in consultation with
your doctor or a healthcare professional. DARCO (Europe) GmbH does not
assume any responsibility. Do not wear the product with injured, irritated,
damaged or intact skin. You should use bandages or socks, for example. We
recommend that you do not drive a vehicle while you are wearing this aid.
Use extreme caution when climbing stairs (e.g. also stepping up onto curbs)
and walking on uneven surfaces. Walk more slowly than usual. This aid is
intended for single-patient use only.
The Relief Insert® Splinting System may only be used in combination with
the Relief Dual® Plus Off-loading Shoe for walking. The splint is not designed
for walking without a shoe.
There is a risk of thrombosis due to the restricted ankle movement.
Caution
There is a risk that the orthosis (splint) may break if the load is too
heavy. Max. permitted load: 150 kg. The air chambers must not be over
inflated to prevent pressure points on the leg and to prevent the air cham-
bers from bursting. The air liner with pump cannot be washed.
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0
Indications
> Arthrodesis of the first TMT joint (lapidus arthrodesis)
> After metatarsal fracture surgery
> After hallux valgus surgery
> After hallux rigidus surgery
> After hammer and claw toe surgery
> Fractures of the phalanges
> After surgery on the rearfoot
> For ligament rupture of the ankle joint
> Postoperative use after removal of Haglund’s exostosis (with
intact Achilles tendon)
> Pre- and postoperative / post-traumatic immobilisation of the
lower leg / foot, stable foot or ankle fractures, severe ankle
sprains
> Upper ankle joint arthrodesis
Contraindications
> Acute Weber fractures (B, C)
> Unstable fractures
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Achill
Indications
> Achilles tendon ruptures
> Postoperative use for Achilles tendon suture
> Postoperative use after removal of Haglund’s exostosis
Contraindications
> Forefoot conditions
> Plantar foot ulcers
