DJO Global Donjoy Support Everest Ice, Manual

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SUPPORT EVEREST
HINGED KNEE BRACE
ENGLISH
BEFORE USING THE DEVICE, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.
CORRECT APPLICATION IS VITAL TO THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE DEVICE.
SUPPORT EVEREST ICE
HINGED KNEE BRACE WITH COLD COMPRESSION
CARE
• Hand wash in lukewarm water
(30 ° C) with a mild detergent
• Air dry (do not place on
radiators/heaters or other heat
sources)
• Do not use bleach or chlorine,
do not iron.
KNEE CUFF
• Wrap may be hand washed and
air dried. Gel inserts may be
cleaned with water, moist towel
or sponge.
COMPOSITION
Knee brace: Aluminium, polyester, rubber, polyamide, monofilament,
polyurethane, cotton, elastomer, resin
Knee Cuff –
Inflatable Pad: Polyester, nylon
Pump: Silicone, Polyethylene, PVC, ABS Resin (thermoplastic polymer),
synthetic rubber and steel wire
Cold Pack - Gel: propylene glycol, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, water.
Fabric: cotton, nylon
CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL
RUBBER LATEX WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC
REACTIONS.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
• We recommend that the first application be made under supervision of
a health care professional.
• If pain, swelling, changes in sensation or other unusual reactions occur
while using this product, you should contact your doctor immediately.
For treatment combining Cold therapy and Compression, the Knee Brace is
delivered with a KNEE CUFF containing 1 Inflatable Pad, 1 Hand Pump and 2
Cold Packs.
INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS
• To be used ONLY in conjunction with SUPPORT EVEREST Knee Brace.
• Localized external application of cold therapy and compression after surgery
or injury, to help minimize inflammation, swelling, and pain.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
DO NOT use this device on patients with:
Raynaud’s or other vasospastic diseases; diabetics; sickle-cell anemia,
arteriosclerosis, cryoglobulinemia, hypercoagulable clotting disorders or
other peripheral vascular diseases causing ischemia or poor local circulation;
compromised local circulation; local tissue infection; cold allergy, cold
hypersensitivity, previous cold injury.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to use, detach Cold Pack from Knee Cuff and place in freezer for 4 hours
minimum. (Domestic deep freeze temperature between -12°C & -20°C).
A - Once Cold Pack is cold / frozen, attach the Cold Pack onto the Knee Cuff,
using the hook and loop.
Feel Cold Pack and ensure temperature is adequate before use.
• WARNING! Be sure to place a barrier/cloth between your skin and the Cold
Pack. (See “WARNING & PRECAUTIONS” ). Cold Pack temperature should not
be lower than 5C.
B - Place the Knee Cuff around the knee, with the patella opening centred on
the knee cap.
Secure the Knee Cuff by attaching the Thigh Strap and the Calf Strap using the
hook and loop closures.
C - Position the SUPPORT EVEREST KNEE BRACE above the Knee Cuff. (See
“APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS” 1 to 3).
D - Screw the pump to the Knee Cuff, turn the valve to ‘ON’ position. Inflate
the Air Cell to the desired level of compression.
Once the desired inflation level has been reached turn the valve to ‘OFF’ and
remove the pump.
• WARNING! Do not inflate and tighten the Knee Cuff excessively. Ensure
level of compression is not too tight so as not to restrict blood or fluid flow.
(See “WARNING & PRECAUTIONS” ).
• WARNING! Upon instruction of a Health Care Professional: Apply the Knee
Cuff to injured area for time recommended by a Health Care Professional.
Do not exceed 20-30 minutes period of application. Alternate with adequate
rest periods.
If needed, renew application using second Cold Pack. Replace first Cold Pack in
freezer until needed. Do not sleep with the Knee Cuff on.
E - To deflate, screw the pump to the Knee Cuff, position the valve on ON, and
press the button at the base of the pump to release the air.
INTENDED USER PROFILE
The intended user should be a licensed medical professional, the patient, the
patient’s caretaker, or a family member providing assistance. The user should
be able to:
• Read, understand and be physically capable to perform all the directions,
warnings and cautions provided in the information for use.
INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS
• Post-traumatic, pre-op or post-operative use, functional rehabilitation use,
return to activities.
• Light to moderate ACL/PCL injuries, moderate to severe lateral ligament
injuries (MCL, LCL), meniscal injuries, knee surgery.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
None
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The knee brace has 2 lateral hinges blocked in extension. It also has a
removable posterior stay along the popliteal area. This stay is pre-shaped, but
can be moulded according to patient’s needs or it can be removed.
With the patient lying on their back, open the brace.
1 - Position the patient’s leg on the brace, with the knee centred between
the 2 bilateral hinges. Close the anti-slip strap on the calf using the hook and
loop closure.
2 - Secure the brace by closing the thigh cuff and calf cuff using the hook and
loop closures.
3 - Adjust the 4 straps to the required length and close using the buckle/clip
closure. Tighten the brace according to level of compression required.
Hinges
• To adjust flexion/extension, open the cap of each hinge, position the flexion/
extension stops at the desired angle, and close the hinge cap.
• To avoid damaging the hinges, the flexion/extension stops must be
positioned at the same angle on both hinges.
INTENDED FOR USE ON A SINGLE PATIENT
WARRANTY
DJO, LLC will repair or replace all or part of the unit and its accessories for material or workmanship defects for a period
of six months from the date of sale.
NOTICE: WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE IN STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNIQUES TO OBTAIN THE MAXIMUM
COMPATIBILITY OF FUNCTION, STRENGTH, DURABILITY AND COMFORT, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INJURY WILL BE
PREVENTED THROUGH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
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