REF.: OS6230
English
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 appreci-
ates 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.
SUITABLE FOR
Depending on the product:
⋅Ankle braces: Medial-lateral stabilisation, immobilisation, sprains, dislocations.
⋅Knee braces: Patella positioning, mild trauma and instabilities.
⋅Elbow braces: Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) and lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), mild
bruising and instabilities.
⋅Wrists braces: Tendonitis, mild trauma, stabilisation.
⋅Calf/thigh braces: Prevention and protection of muscle tears, compression.
All Orliman Sport products are indicated for the prevention of injuries in sporting and daily activi-
ties.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE ADJUSTED BY YOUR ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIAN OR IN ACCORDANCE
WITH DOCTOR’S ORDERS.
In order to obtain the highest degree of therapeutic effectiveness and to prolong the useful life
of the product, it is essential for the patient or user to select the most suitable size (see the chart
on the packaging for product sizes and their centimetre equivalents, the product may have a uni-
versal size). As excessive compression can cause intolerance, it is recommended to adjust the
compression to a comfortable level. The fitting instructions are shown on the packaging of each
Orliman Sport product.
When fitting the brace to the relevant joint, make sure that it is correctly aligned to enable natural
muscle movement and prevent discomfort.
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 us-
ing 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 swell-
ing, redness and accumulation heat.
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 in-
structions.
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 tem-
perature. 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.
