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COMFORT Knee Support
Many thanks for placing your trust in this medical device. Please read
the existing instructions for use carefully. If you have any questions,
please refer to your physician or the specialist retailer from whom you
purchased this medical device.
Intended purpose
This medical device is a knee support for compression of soft tissues
with a local pressure pad around the kneecap consisting of flexible
material.
Indications
Chronic post-traumatic or post-operative irritations of knee joint
soft tissues, recurrent articular effusion, e. g. in case of gonarthrosis,
arthritis, ligament instability, meniscopathy.
Contraindications
Thrombosis risk, extreme varicosis, peripheral arterial occlusive disease
(PAOD), lymph drainage disorders, also unclear soft tissue swellings
distal to the aid positioned, sensory and circulatory disorders of the
region of the body treated, skin diseases in the part of the body treated,
latex allergy.
Application risks/Important notes
This medical device is a prescribable product. Discuss the use and
duration with your treating physician. The expert staff from whom you
have received the medical device will select the appropriate size and
instruct you regarding its use.
– remove the medical device prior to radiological examinations
– remove it during longer periods of rest, e.g. when sleeping
– in case of numbness, loosen the medical device and remove it if
necessary
– in case of persistent complaints, consult the physician or specialist
retailer
– use the medical device in accordance with therapeutic needs
– only use other products simultaneously after consultation with your
physician
– do not make any changes to the product
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