Otto Bock Thoracolumbosacral orthosis, Instructions For Use Manual

Page: 7 / 12

7
3) Remove the orthosis from front to back and guide your arms through the reclination holder
loops.
7 Cleaning
NOTICE
Use of improper cleaning agents
Loss of functionality due to damage to materials
► Do not use any harsh cleaning agents.
►
Do not use any solvents such as thinner, acetone, gasoline, etc.
Your orthosis requires regular care. Wash the plastic or metal parts with soap and water. The
orthosis and all detachable fabric parts can be machine washed on the gentle cycle at
30 °C with
a commercially available laundry detergent.
1) Place the orthosis face down on the table.
2) Hold the frame in the frame pocket with one hand and pull the fabric back with the other
hand.
3) Pull out the frame.
4) Put the fabric part in a laundry bag or net.
5) Wash the fabric part.
6) Allow the fabric part to air dry. Do not expose to direct heat sources (e.g. sunlight, oven or
radiator).
7) It is important that you thoroughly dry the cleaned surfaces (do not put on a heater or in the
dryer).
8) Ensure that no soap residue is left on the orthosis, since this could cause skin irritation.
9) Place the fabric part face down on the table.
10) Hold the frame with one hand and pull the fabric back with the other hand.
11) Insert the frame by pushing the paravertical rods of the frame into the lower of the two pock­
ets until you feel resistance.
12) Place the orthosis on the table with the back facing down and insert the pelvic band into the
frame padding.
13) Disinfect the orthosis if you have open or oozing wounds. Spray the orthosis with commer­
cially available disinfectants. Disinfectant may cause the coloured hook-and-loop closures to
fade.
Please consult your doctor if you have any questions on skin diseases or disinfection methods.
8 Maintenance
CAUTION
Lack of or insufficient maintenance
Injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality
► Observe the specified maintenance intervals.
INFORMATION
The product may be exposed to increased loads by the patient.
►
Shorten the maintenance intervals according to the expected loads.
In the interest of your own safety, you should observe the check-up dates established with your
orthotist in order to avoid any damage to your orthosis.
The Ottobock team recommends a
maintenance interval of:
……………..