
1. Introduction
1.1. Foreword
Immobilizers support and immobilize limbs if
required by the indication.
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 elbow
immobilizer
supports the treatment
of the adult elbow and is used to immobilize
the elbow.
1.4. Application
The
Immobilizer
aids the medical treatment
in the covered elbow area of an adult human.
It is used to immobilize the elbow. The
Immobilizer
offers you the most freedom
of movement possible, resulting in less
restrictions for you in daily life and greater
quality of life.
1.5. Scope of delivery
The
Immobilizer
is delivered to you ready
for use, in the size you ordered, with User
Instructions and labeling on the product.
1.6. Declaration of conformity
The albrecht GmbH company as manufacturer
with sole responsibility declares the conformity
of the
Immobilizer
brace with European
Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical
devices.
1.7. Features
•
Economic alternative to wearing a cast
•
Rigid shell made from PE with skinfriendly
padding
•
Broad velcro straps for fixation
•
Physiological flexion angle of 58°
1.8. Indications
The physician will decide on the type of
treatment to apply based on his diagnosis.
In general, the supply with an
Immobilizer
is
indicated for:
•
Post-surgical
•
Paralysis
•
Inflammatory rheumatic conditions
For all other indications a physician must be
consulted.
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Immobilizer (elbow)
User Instructions