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User Instructions
Combination Brace CDS
®
Elbow / Wrist
1. Introduction
1.1. Foreword
Dynamic spring-loaded orthoses can be used
to treat joint contractures caused by both
neurological and orthopaedic conditions.
The shortening of the tissue surrounding the
joint decreases the range of motion affecting
the patient’s everyday life. Therefore, our
CDS
®
-concept aims to increase the range of
motion without pain by applying a constant,
appropriate low load prolonged stretch (LLPS).
1.2. Customer information
For your own safety please read through these
User Instructions carefully and accurately
before using the brace. The instructions, notes
and procedures must be read and understood
thoroughly in order to benefit from the correct
operation and use of the device. If anything
in the User Instructions is not clear, or any
instructions, operating procedures or safety
information is not fully understandable, please
contact the appropriate specialist retailer or
albrecht GmbH directly, before you use the
brace. This particularly applies to the safety
instructions.
1.3. Mode of operation
The
Combination Brace CDS
®
Elbow / Wrist
functions according to the CDS
®
-principle and
has been designed to treat an extension deficit
of the elbow and the wrist. The brace applies
a dynamic low load prolonged stretch to
stimulate growth in the contracted tissue.
The
adjustable redression range protects the
tissue from overstretching and allows for
individual extension until -15.
1.4. Application
The brace has been designed exclusively for
the orthotic treatment of the elbow joint /
wrist joint and for contact with intact skin.
1.5. Scope of delivery
Please check the completeness of the brace at
delivery.
•
Brace with padding and straps
•
albrecht GmbH hexagon key
•
User Instructions
•
Strap padding set
1.6. Declaration of conformity
The albrecht GmbH as manufacturer with sole
responsibility declares the conformity of the
Combination Brace CDS
®
Elbow / Wrist
with
European Council Directive 93/42/EEC for
medical devices.
