medi protect.St pro, Instructions For Use Manual

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protect.St pro
Intended purpose
protect.St pro is a short knee soft brace.
The product is exclusively to be used for
the orthotic fitting of the knee and only
on unbroken skin.
Indications
• Light to medium instabilities
• Chronic instability
• Meniscus injuries
Contraindications
None known at present.
Fitting instructions
• Open the straps and pull them back
toward the back so that they will not
disturb you putting on the brace.
• Now put your leg into a 45-degree
angle flexion position. Pull the brace
up over you leg (Image 1).
• Make sure that the kneecap is
positioned centrally in the space for
the patella. Position the brace so that
the middles of the hinges are level
with the upper border of the kneecap
(Image 2).
• Now fasten both straps and first
tighten the calf strap and then the
thigh strap (Image 3).
•
If possible, please walk a few steps in
order to check whether the brace is in
the correct position (Image 4).
Please adjust the position as required.
• In order to take off the brace, take
hold of it at the lateral, lower end and
pull it downward (Image 5).
Care instructions
Please close the hook and loop
fasteners before washing and remove
the ortheses. Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation and
material wear.
• Wash the product by hand, preferably
using medi clean washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
•
Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
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Storage instructions
Keep the brace in a cool, dry place and do
not expose to direct sunlight.
Material composition
Polyamide, Elastan, aluminum
Liability
The manufacturer’s liability will become
void if the product is not used as
intended. Please also refer to the
corresponding safety information and
instructions in this manual.
Disposal
The product can be disposed of in the
domestic waste.
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