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Material composition
45 % Nylon
21 % Aluminium
15 % Steel
8 % PU foam
6 % Polyester
3 % Cotton
2 % POM
1 % Silicone
Disposal
Please dispose of the product
according to local regulations
after the end of use.
Side effects
There are currently no known side
effects for any part of the body
if the product is used correctly.
However, if the product is too tight
it can cause local pressure points or
constrict blood vessels and nerves.
Contraindications
Consult your doctor before using this
product in the following cases:
– Skin diseases or injuries in the
area where the product is used,
particularly if you experience
any signs of inflammation
such as redness, an increase in
temperature or swelling
– Feeling of numbness and
circulatory problems in the area
where the product is used
– Problems with lymphatic drainage
and unexplained swelling
Reporting obligation
In accordance with legal provisions
within the EU, patients and users are
obliged to report any serious incident
that occurs when using a medical
device to both the manufacturer
and the competent national
authorities (in Germany BfArM,
Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel
und Medizinprodukte, the Federal
Institute for Drugs and Medical
Devices) immediately.
Indications
– After injuries or operations to
immobilise the knee joint with
subsequent mobilisation in defined
ranges of motion
– The product should be washed
before its first use and then on
a regular basis.
– Detach the removable padding from
the splints for washing. Ensure that
you do not pull the Velcro strips off
the splints too. The splints can be
cleaned with a damp cloth.
– Wash the fabric by hand. Use
a mild detergent that does not
contain fabric softener (e.g. Ofa
Clean special detergent) and rinse
the product out well.
– Mould the product into the right
shape and let it dry in the air.
– To maintain the quality of your
product, please do not use any
chemical cleaning products,
bleaches, petrol or fabric softener
on it. Do not apply any fatty or
acidic creams, ointments or lotions
to the skin in the area where the
product is used. These substances
may damage the material.
– Store the product in a dry place
and protect it from sunlight and
heat, preferably in the original
packaging.
Care
Hand wash
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
Do not use fabric softener!
Instructions for care
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