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BEFORE USING THE DEVICE, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY . CORRECT
APPLICATION IS VITAL TO THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE DEVICE .
INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS:
The ELITE walking brace provides compressed air support for stable
fracture of foot and/or ankle, severe ankle sprains, and post-operative use.
Effective in fracture healing and the management of edema (swelling).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:
Do not over-inflate aircells. Improper aircell inflation may cause significant
skin irritation, especially in people with diabetic neuropathy (a diabetic
nerve condition). Check your skin frequently for “hot spots” and skin
irritation. If you see any skin changes or feelings of discomfort, reduce the
aircell compression. Do not use this device if you cannot feel sensations
whether due to post-op anesthesia, nerve, skin or other conditions.
Use caution when walking on slippery or wet surfaces to avoid injury.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
1) PREPARE BRACE –
• Unfasten straps, remove front panel, and open toe cover and foot flaps.
2) APPLY BRACE –
• First, put on sock included with the brace.
• While seated, place foot in brace positioning the heel against the back
of the brace. Wrap foot flaps over the foot and the toe cover around
toes (Fig. A).
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Replace front panel:
Position front panel so the Aircast logo is over the
toes and the foot panel is situated inside the brace. The upper part of
the panel should be secured outside the brace (Fig. B).
• Secure straps from bottom to top (Fig. C). Tighten until snug and
comfortable.
3) ADJUST AIRCELL COMPRESSION –
The ELITE walking brace aircells are initially deflated
• Begin inflation on injured side first. Turn the SELECTOR found on the
right-side of the brace to the appropriate number (Fig. D). Number 1
inflates the aircell on the right-side, Number 2 inflates the aircell on the
left-side and Number 3 inflates the back aircell.
• To inflate aircell, press and release
large inflation pump found on the
top right-side of brace (Fig. E). Pump until aircell feels snug.
• To inflate other aircells, rotate SELECTOR to the appropriate number
and then press and release large inflation pump. Pump until aircell
feels snug.
• In the event of over-inflation, deflate aircells.
4) DEFLATE AIRCELLS –
• To deflate aircells, turn the SELECTOR found on the right-side of the
brace to the proper aircell number (Fig. D).
• Press and hold finger on the
small release button found on the top
right-side of brace (Fig. F).
• Deflate until pressure is comfortable.
