Instructions for Use
Indications
• Conservative treatment of knee ligament injuries.
• Joint instability/laxity.
• Knee pain and/or swelling management.
• Sport activities resumption.
Contraindications
Patients with severe arterial insufficiency and/or spider veins
inducing skin at risk with the regular wearing of compression
orthosis or a known reaction or allergy to any of the material
ingredients
Warning and Precautions
Read all instructions prior to use. If increased pain, swelling,
change in sensation, or any adverse reactions are experienced
while using this product, immediately consult your medical
professional. This product is intended to be applied by
qualified clinician as directed by a physician or other qualified
healthcare practitioner. For single patient use only.
Precautions
• Closely follow your healthcare professional’s prescription
and recommendations for use.
• Check the product is not damaged before use.
• Do not apply the product directly over broken skin or an
open wound without an appropriate dressing.
• In the event of discomfort, significant restriction or unusual
sensations, remove the product and seek the advice of a
healthcare professional.
• In the event of a change in product performance, contact
the healthcare professional who prescribed or supplied the
product.
• This product is intended for the treatment of a given
condition. Its duration of use is limited to this treatment only.
• For hygiene and performance reasons, do not re-use the
product for another patient.
• Do not apply the device in direct contact with a greasy
substance (ointment, cream, etc.).
• Remove the product before any imaging exams.
• Store at room temperature, preferably in its original packaging.
• The product should be disposed of as per local regulations.
Description
•
Purpose:
the product is aimed at patients with knee
ligament injuries and/or in sport activities resumption.
The patient’s thigh and calf circumferences must
correspond to the fitting range.
•
The product is available in 4 forms:
2 versions
(open and closed), each available in 2 lengths (short and
long) to meet the needs of patients (example of open long
version in
figure A
and closed short version in
figure B
).
Each version is available in 7 sizes.
•
The product is composed of:
- a fabric part consisting of a 3D knit at the front and a
thin, elastic knit at the back;
- 2 rigid uprights providing knee stability ❻;
- the TM5 hinge mimicking the knee’s natural
movements ❼, protected by a cover;
- 2 anterior half-straps and 2 posterior half-straps
(including a suspension strap ❺) for the short version;
- 4 anterior half-straps and 3 posterior half-straps
(including a suspension strap ❺) for the long version;
- a patellar insert to enable correct positioning of the
product on the leg. The closed version has finger loops
for easier fitting.
• The product is made of aluminum, stainless steel,
polyamide, elastane, polyester, synthetic rubber,
polyoxymethylene, and PVC.
Unwanted side effects
• This device can cause skin reactions (redness, itching,
blistering, burns, blisters, etc.)
• Any serious incidents occurring related to the device
should be reported to the manufacturer and to the
competent authority of the country in which the user and/or
patient is resident.
Brace Components & Sizing
Size
Circumference Measurement At:
6" Above
Knee Center
Knee Center
6" Below
Knee Center
XS
13 - 15 1/2"
11 3/4 - 13"
9 3/4 - 11 3/4"
SM
15 1/4 - 18 1/2"
13 - 14"
11 3/4 - 14"
MD
18 1/2 - 20 3/4"
14 - 15"
14 - 16 1/4"
LG
20 3/4 - 23 3/4"
15 - 17"
16 1/4 - 18"
XL
23 1/2 - 23 3/4"
17 - 19"
18 - 20"
2XL
26 1/3 - 29 1/2"
19 - 21"
20 - 22"
3XL
29 1/2 - 32"
21 - 23"
22 - 24"
Components
1. Patella buttress
2. Wrap opening
3. Upper straps
4. Lower straps
5. Posterior straps
6. Metal uprights/stays
7. TM5 hinge
Remove stays and
hand wash 30°C
with mild detergent
Do not Iron
Do not
tumble
Do not
dry clean
Lay sleeve
flat to dry
Do not
bleach
Do not submerge
uprights and
hinge in water
single patient,
multiple use
GenuStart
L1820
Hinged Ligament Knee Brace
Also available in short
length and/or sleeve
style application
Figure A
Figure B
L-0118 Rev. A
