Össur LIVINGSKIN, Instructions For Use Manual

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NOTE: body perspiration contains oils which can build up and damage the prosthesis if not removed by proper
cleaning. Failure to keep your prosthesis clean as instructed above will void the warranty.
If you wish to wear gloves, a silk or smooth fabric-lined glove will be much easier to put on and take off.
Some substances may stain a Livingskin
TM
device. Avoid the following:
– blue Woolite ®
– dyed or colored shoes
– permanent markers
– some pens and inks (newspaper ink will not stain)
– clothes dye
– unwashed blue jeans and fabrics
– bleach
– chronic exposure to cigar and cigarette smoke
– carbon paper
– “carbonless” carbon paper
Only wear rings made from pure and high-grade metals, e.g. silver and gold, with or on the device.
Make sure leathers and fabrics for covering wrist seams will not bleed fabric dye colors.
If your device is stained, quickly wash it with plain soap and water, then rub with isopropyl alcohol.
If the stain cannot be removed or the device is damaged in any way, contact your prosthetist for advice.
In most cases damage can be repaired.
NOTE: do not try to fix the prosthesis yourself. Gluing or trying to repair your prosthesis will void the warranty.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
If you have received an i-Limb Skin Match cover for a myoelectric prosthesis, please refer to the i-Limb Hand
“Instructions for Use” for correct donning and doffing.
For donning a Livingskin passive functional prosthesis, please follow the steps below.
Donning
Apply a thin layer of water-based lubricant (e.g. Surgilube or any other OTC water-based lubricant) on the
appropriate area.
Gently push or pull the device into place, making sure all air has escaped.
NOTE: pulling the device from one point can tear the silicone.
– Using too much lubricant can cause the prosthesis to slide or rotate. You will be able to determine the
correct amount of lubricant over time and experience of use.
– For finger devices, pinch your skin at the edge of device to create a channel for air to enter or escape.
– For hand devices, secure the device between your knees to make donning easier. Do not tug or pull the wrist
section.
– Hard socket prostheses do not usually require lubrication.
– Contact your prosthetist if you experience any discomfort or skin irritation.
Doffing
Pinch the open end, allowing air to enter and break the suction. Slowly ease the device off.
NOTE: tugging or pulling from one point will cause stretching of your device. For a hand device, never remove by
pulling the fingers.