REF.: EST-087 | WALKERS®
English
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND PRESERVATION
Dear customer,
Thank you for your trust in this Orliman product. You have acquired a quality product with a high
medicinal value. Please, read the instructions carefully. If you have any doubt, get in contact with
your doctor, your orthopaedist specialist or our customer service department. Orliman appreci-
ates your choice and wishes you a speedy recovery.
REGULATION
These products satisfy the European Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC (RD. 1591/2009). A Risk
Analysis has been carried out (UNE EN ISO 14971) minimising all the existing risks. The trials have
been carried out in accordance with the European regulation UNE-EN ISO 22523 of Prosthesis and
Orthesis.
SUITABLE FOR
Protection and control following traumatism or surgical intervention, sprains and ligament inju-
ries, as a method to replace plaster in the treatment of preulcerous or ulcerous conditions of the
foot’s plantar surface. Acute plantar fascitis and in those cases which require a uniform distri-
bution of body weight on the plantar surface and immobilisation of the tibia-tarsus articulation.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE ADJUSTED BY YOUR ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIAN OR IN ACCORDANCE
WITH DOCTOR’S ORDERS.
In order to obtain a greater degree of therapeutic effectiveness in the different pathologies and to
prolong the life and utility of the product, it is fundamental that the correct size adequate for each
patient or user is chosen (enclosed in the packet is a diagram with all the sizes and the equivalent
in centimetres). An excess compression can produce intolerance, therefore we recommend that
the compression be regulated to an optimum degree.
To fit observe the following aspects:
A+B- Position an interface, preferably of cotton, on the patient’s leg and foot (sock).
Then position the surrounding cover, clasping the patient’s foot and leg and making it as close
fitting as possible using the Velcro seal system.
C- Next introduce the leg in the orthosis.Ensure the foot makes direct contact with the base, and
that the mediolateral strips are parallel to each other and aligned on the leg and ankle load line.
Attach them to the cover using the Velcro straps which are found inside the strips.
D- Finally position the tibial and calf protection plates, to then seal and adjust the orthosis using
the Velcro straps.
E*- For model EST-083 only: Next, inflate the airbag to the desired pressure using the inflating
pump.
To inflate, turn the valve towards INFLATE (clockwise). The valve must be tightly closed so that
air does not leak. To let the air out of the bag, turn the valve towards DEFLATE (contraclockwise)
until comfortable. Let air out if the lining is too tight. Remember to close the valve tightly towards
INFLATE to avoid air leakage.
Instructions for the adjustment of the Walker articulation:
Slide and open the cover. Turn the cover of the articulation to make the pins accessible. Release
the pins, select the required position and reinsert the pins. Close the cover. In order to lock the
bars at an angle of 90°, position both pins at 0º. In order to lock at 7.5º, 15º, 22.5º or 30º of plantar
or dorsal flexion, position the flexion pins of each articulation in the required position, and then
proceed in the same way with the extension pins of each articulation. When you wish to lock a
fixed position at 0º, 7.5º, 15º, 22.5º or 30º of plantar or dorsal flexion, tighten the Allen screws
of both articulations.
Note: In order to proceed with the regulation of the extension flexion, first loosen the locking
screw.
ATTENTION:
To ensure the correct functioning of the orthesis, after in-
flating, the valve should be closed tightly so that it does not
allow air to escape. To inflate, turn the valve clockwise.
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PRECAUTIONS
The constructive material is inflammable.
Do not expose these products to situations where they could ignite. If this were the case remove
them quickly and use the necessary measures to put it out. The material used is hypoallergenic,
however we cannot guarantee 100% that in some determined cases it will not produce allergies, if
this occurs, remove the product and see the doctor that prescribed it.
In case of minor irritations due to sweat, we recommend the use of a cotton sock, to separate the
skin from contact with the material. For small inconvenience caused by sweat, we recommend us-
ing an interface to separate the skin from contact with the tissue. If rash, irritation or swelling to
remove the product and consult a doctor or prosthetist. Contraindicated in open scars with swell-
ing, redness and accumulation heat.
RECOMMENDATION-WARNINGS
These products are to be used only by those which have been medically prescribed to do so. Per-
sons unconnected to such prescriptions should not use them. When the product is not being used,
store in its original packaging. In order to dispose of the packaging and the product, strictly com-
ply with the legal norms of your community.
The use of the orthesis is conditioned to the recommendations of the prescribing doctor, therefore
it must not be used for any other means than those prescribed.
For the validity of the guarantee, the issuing establishment should comply with this sheet of in-
structions.
MANUFACTURE-CHARACTERISTICS
The material features used in production have been tested and approved and meet all the Euro-
pean quality requirements.
All the products are produced with high quality materials and offer an unbeatable comfort and
quality of use. All products offer restraint, stability and compression for the optimum treatment of
the pathologies for which they have been designed.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRESERVATION AND CLEANING
Stick the velcros to each other (if the orthesis has any), wash periodically by hand with a damp
cloth and a neutral soap. To dry the orthesis, use a dry towel to absorb most of the dampness and
leave to dry at room temperature. Do not hang up or iron and do not expose to direct heat sources
such as stoves, heaters, radiators, direct sun light etc. During use or during washing do not use al-
cohols, ointments or dissolvent liquids. If the orthesis is not properly dried any detergent residues
could irritate the skin and deteriorate the product.
GUARANTEES
ORLIMAN, S.L.U. Guarantees all its products, as long as these have not been manipulated or al-
tered from their original state. Does not guarantee those products in which as a result of misuse,
deficiencies or breakage of any kind, its original state has been altered. If you observe any defi-
ciency or anomaly, communicate this immediately to the establishment from which it was obtained
in order for it to be changed.
ORLIMAN, S.L.U. Appreciates your choice and wishes you a speedy recovery.
