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– The product should be washed
before its being used for the first
time.
– Remove the aluminium splints
before washing.
– Wash the product by hand at a
maximum temperature of 30° C.
Use a mild detergent without
softener (e. g. Ofa Clean special
detergent) and rinse the product
out well. Carefully squeeze the
water out without wringing out
the product.
– Mould the product into the right
shape and air-dry it. Do not dry
the product in the dryer, on a
radiator or in direct sunlight and
do not iron.
– In order to maintain the qual-
ity of your product please do
not use any chemical cleaning
products, bleaches, petrol or
fabric softener. Do not apply any
fatty or acidic creams, salves or
lotions to the skin in the usage
area. These substances can irri-
tate the material of the product.
– Store the product in a cool dry
place away from sunlight and
heat and preferably in the orig-
inal packaging.
Care instructions
Material composition
30 % polyester
25 % PVC
20 % PU foam
10 % polyamide
10 % aluminium
5 % neoprene
Care
Hand wash
Do not bleach
Do not put into a dryer
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
Do not use softener!
Contraindications
In the following cases you should
consult your doctor before using
this product:
– skin conditions or injuries in the
area of application, particularly
where signs of infl ammation are
present, such as redness, tempera-
ture increase or swelling
– feeling of numbness and circu-
latory problems in the area of
application
– problems with lymphatic drainage
as well as unexplained swelling
Indications
– severe wrist and thumb sprains
– post-operative wrist immobili-
sation
– degenerative disease in the wrist
area
– severe tendon sheath inflamma-
tion (tendovaginitis)
– carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve
damage in the hand area)
Side effects
There are currently no known side
effects for any part of the body if
this product is used correctly. How-
ever, if the product is too tight, this
can cause local pressure points or
constrict blood vessels and nerves.