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Instruct the patient to see a physician immediately if any exceptional changes are noted (e.g.
worsening of the complaint).
4.1 Size Selection
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Select the orthosis size based on the shoe size (see sizing table).
4.2 Fitting and Application
CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Risk of local pressure and constriction of blood vessels and nerves due to improper or excess
ively tight application
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Ensure that the product is applied properly and fits correctly.
CAUTION
Use with heat-sensitive skin
Skin irritation due to overheating
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Do not use the product in case of a known heat allergy.
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Do not continue to use the product if skin irritation occurs.
NOTICE
Use of a worn or damaged product
Limited effectiveness
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Before each use, check the product for functional reliability and for possible wear or dam
age.
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Do not continue using a product that is no longer functional, or that is worn or damaged.
NOTICE
Incorrect setting
Damage to the product due to incorrectly assembled or incorrectly adjusted components
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The product may only be adjusted by qualified personnel.
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Do not make any improper changes to the settings.
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Open all hook-and-loop closures on the orthosis.
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Remove the front shell from the orthosis.
1)
Only Achilles Walker:
Position the heel wedge (29S35) in the liner.
2) Position the foot in the orthosis (see fig. 1). Check the position of the heel whilst doing this.
3)
INFORMATION: Do not change the position of the toe protector.
4) Close all hook-and-loop closures on the liner (see fig. 2).
5) Position the front shell so it is centred on the liner (see fig. 3).
6) Close all hook-and-loop closures on the Walker one after the other, starting at the top (see
fig. 4).
Increasing compression
CAUTION
Pumping up the air cushions too much
Risk of local pressure and constriction of adjacent blood vessels and nerves due to excessively
tight application
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Only fill the air cushions with enough air to impede relative movements between the body
part and the orthosis.
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