Össur MIAMI J ADVANCED, Technical Manual

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THE COLLAR (Figure 1)
A. Chin Support
B. Adjustable Sternal Extension
C. Tamper Resistant Quick-Lock Buttons
D. Sternal Pad
E. Occipital Support
F. Fastening Strap
G. Sorbatex™ pads
Not made with natural rubber latex
X-ray and CT lucent. MR safe
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by, or on the order of,
a physician.
These instructions do not supersede hospital protocol and/or direct
orders of patient's physician.
SIZING
Adjusting the size of the collar is best achieved before the collar is
applied to the patient.
1. Unlock the Quick-Lock Buttons by squeezing them together
(Figure 2) . If buttons are locked, press the lever to unlock and release
(Figure 3) .
2. By identifying your patient's phenotype according to the Phenotype
Sizing Chart (Figure A) , you may quickly adjust the collar to the
appropriate height. Note that for sizes Super Short and XS we
recommend the original Miami J collar. Slide the Adjustable Sternal
Extension to the correct position according to the phenotype size of
the patient. The various phenotype sizes are marked on the front of
the collar. See
Figure 4 for an example of the Adjustable Sternal
Extension adjusted to size Regular.
3. Lock the Quick-Lock Buttons by rotating them outward or away from
midline. Tamper resistance is ensured by rotating outwards until an
audible click is heard
(Figure 5) .
APPLYING THE COLLAR
A minimum of two people are required for initial collar placement: one to
maintain the patient’s head and neck in proper alignment, the second to
fit the collar.
1. Position patient with arms to the side, shoulders down and head
centrally aligned. Ensure that no pillows are behind the patient‘s head.
2. Slide the back piece behind the patient's neck and center it (Figure 6) .
3. Slide the pre-sized front up under the patient's chin. The front edge of
the chin support should line up with the front of the patient’s chin.
The sides of the collar front should be oriented up, off the trapezius,
and toward the ears
(Figure 7) .
4. While holding the front securely, curl the ends snugly against the
patient's neck. Secure the Fastening Straps to the front (Figure 8) .
5. Tighten and securely attach the Fastening Straps to the collar front,
alternately, one at a time, to an equal length on both sides.
6. For patients remaining in supine position for extended period of time
consider removing the sternal pad for greater comfort. Make sure not