REF.: AB14 | BOXIA®
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND PRESERVATION
Dear customer,
Thank you for your trust in this Orliman product. You have acquired a quality product with a high
medicinal value. Please, read the instructions carefully. If you have any doubt, get in contact with
your doctor, your orthopaedist specialist or our customer service department. Orliman apprecia-
tes your choice and wishes you a speedy recovery.
REGULATION
These products satisfy the European Medical Device Directive 93/42/CEE (RD. 1591/2009). A Risk
Analysis has been carried out (UNE EN ISO 14971) minimising all the existing risks. The trials have
been carried out in accordance with the European regulation UNE-EN ISO 22523 of Prosthesis and
Orthesis.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE ADJUSTED BY YOUR ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIAN OR IN ACCORDANCE
WITH DOCTOR’S ORDERS.
In order to obtain a greater degree of therapeutic effectiveness in the different pathologies and to
prolong the life and utility of the product, it is fundamental that the correct size adequate for each
patient or user is chosen (enclosed in the packet is a diagram with all the sizes and the equivalent
in centimetres). An excess compression can produce intolerance, therefore we recommend that
the compression be regulated to an optimum degree.
The bracing antiequine Boxia, has two modes of adaptation.
A-Go directly to the shoe (external use)
B-band half foot (internal use).
It is advisable to put an interface in the foot (eg, a sock).
Fixing the shoe-Ref.: AB01/AB02
Attach the strap above the ankle suprameleolar matching gel pad with Achilles tendon. Open the
shoelaces of the shoe and put the plate hook attachment between the tongue of the shoe and
shoelaces, trying to stay focused and with the hook in the direction of traction. Then enter the
stretch drive by the guide at the front of the ankle. Set the hook and proceed to pull the ends with
velcro fixing it after obtaining the desired traction. Type of footwear laces.
Fixing band-Ref.: AB12/AB22
Attach the strap above the ankle suprameleolar matching gel pad with Achilles tendon. Set ban-
ding (left or right) in the middle of the foot velcro closures on the instep area, ensuring that the loc-
king hook is in the right direction. Then enter the stretch drive by the guide at the front of the ankle.
Set the hook and proceed to pull the ends with velcro fixing it after obtaining the desired traction.
Fitting the Ref.: AB14/AB24
1-Size selection.
2-The calf support must correspond with the size of the Boxia AB01/AB02, previously checked and
adapted to fit the patient.
3-The calf support is fastened with Velcro to the inner and front surfaces of the Boxia suprama-
lleolar support and needs to be aligned with the protective pad located in the instep area of
the support.
4-The Y -shaped calf support consists of three straps. The short and the long narrow strap are
wrapped and fastened around the top of the calf. The remaining strap passes down the front of
the tibia and is fastened to the inner surface of the Boxia supramalleolar support, in alignment
with the protective pad in the instep area.
PRECAUTIONS
The constructive material is inflammable.
Do not expose these products to situations where they could ignite. If this were the case remove
them quickly and use the necessary measures to put it out. The material used is hypoallergenic,
however we cannot guarantee 100% that in some determined cases it will not produce allergies, if
this occurs, remove the product and see the doctor that prescribed it.
In case of minor irritations due to sweat, we recommend the use of a cotton sock, to separate
the skin from contact with the material. For small inconvenience caused by sweat, we recommend
using an interface to separate the skin from contact with the tissue. If rash, irritation or swelling
to remove the product and consult a doctor or prosthetist. Contraindicated in open scars with swe-
lling, redness and accumulation heat.
The product contains natural rubber latex and may elicit allergic responses in individuals who are
sensitised to latex.
RECOMMENDATION- WARNINGS
These products are to be used only by those which have been medically prescribed to do so. Per-
sons unconnected to such prescriptions should not use them. When the product is not being used,
store in its original packaging. In order to dispose of the packaging and the product, strictly com-
ply with the legal norms of your community.
The use of the orthesis is conditioned to the recommendations of the prescribing doctor, therefore
it must not be used for any other means than those prescribed.
For the validity of the guarantee, the issuing establishment should comply with this sheet of ins-
tructions.
Includes metal components so extreme caution to other uses, and in case of Magnetic Resonance.
MANUFACTURE - CHARACTERISTICS
The material features used in production have been tested and approved and meet all the Euro-
pean quality requirements.
All the products are produced with high quality materials and offer an unbeatable comfort and
quality of use. All products offer restraint, stability and compression for the optimum treatment of
the pathologies for which they have been designed.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PRESERVATION AND CLEANING
Stick the velcros to each other (if the orthesis has any), wash periodically by hand with a damp
cloth and a neutral soap.
To dry the orthesis, use a dry towel to absorb most of the dampness and leave to dry at room
temperature. Do not hang up
or iron and do not expose to direct heat sources such as stoves, heaters, radiators, direct sun
light etc. During use or during washing do not use alcohols, ointments or dissolvent liquids. If
the orthesis is not properly dried any detergent residues could irritate the skin and deteriorate
the product.
GUARANTEES
ORLIMAN, S.L.U. Guarantees all its products, as long as these have not been manipulated or al-
tered from their original state. Does not guarantee those products in which as a result of misuse,
deficiencies or breakage of any kind, its original state has been altered. If you observe any defi-
ciency or anomaly, communicate this immediately to the establishment from which it was obtained
in order for it to be changed.
ORLIMAN, S.L.U. Appreciates your choice and wishes you a speedy recovery.
