Thank you for purchasing this Panacea
®
Offset Cane from Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings
®
, a division of Direct
Supply, Inc. Please read this entire guide carefully and keep it for future reference. This guide will provide you with
instructions, warnings, warranty information and other important information about your Panacea
®
Offset Cane. Should
you have any questions, please contact Direct Supply Equipment & Furnishings.
Definitions and Symbols
CAUTION:
Indicates correct operating or maintenance procedures in order to prevent damage to or destruction of the
equipment or other property.
WARNING:
Calls attention to a potential danger that requires correct procedures or practices in order to prevent personal injury.
DEVICE:
Your Panacea
®
Offset Cane.
YOU and YOUR:
The facility, community or other entity that has purchased the device.
WE, US and OUR:
Direct Supply Manufacturing, Inc.
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Attention. Read the instructions.
Warnings and Cautions
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WARNING:
This device may not be appropriate for all individuals. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional
before using this device to ensure it is appropriate for your use.
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WARNING:
User should not exceed 300 lbs. when operating the device. The cane is designed to provide support,
increased stability and assistance while walking. The cane is NOT designed to support the weight of individuals.
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WARNING:
Ensure the snap button fully protrudes through adjustment hole of cane. This ensures the cane is securely
locked in position.
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WARNING:
Before using the cane, ensure it is securely locked in place or a fall could result, causing bodily injury and/or
damage to cane.
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CAUTION:
Check rubber tips for rips, tears, cracks or wear before use. If any of these conditions exist, replace rubber
tip immediately.
Directions for Use
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR THERAPIST TO DETERMINE PROPER
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS AND USAGE.
Suggested Cane Height
For a more comfortable fit, ensure shoe height is the same as shoe style worn most
frequently when using cane.
1. Stand as upright as possible on a firm, flat surface and let your arm hang down
naturally by your side.
2. Adjust cane so top portion of handle touches inside of wrist where it meets palm.
Height Adjustment
1. Turn the anti-rattle collar knob COUNTERCLOCKWISE to loosen.
2. Press IN snap button.
3. Slide extension up or down until snap button protrudes through an adjustment
hole on handle end of cane.
NOTE:
An audible “CLICK” will be heard when snap button securely protrudes
through the adjustment hole.
4. Repeat STEPS 2-3 until cane is at height recommended by your physician or therapist.
5. Tighten the tab-loc silencer by turning CLOCKWISE.
Panacea
®
OFFSET CANE
Owner’s Manual
Hand Grip
Snap Button
Tab-Loc
Silencer
Extension
Cane Tip
1-800-634-7328
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