Össur AirForm Series, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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USES
Muscular low back ache, acute strains, chronic low back pain, and lumbar support
CAUTIon
1. Patient should be instructed to inspect their back and this product before and after
each use.
2. Do not over-inflate air bladders. No more than ten pumps should be necessary.
3. When deflating/inflating do not twist the knob too tight. Two full rotations should be
sufficient. Refer to sticker on knob.Release air if brace seems too tight.
PHoTo CAPTIonS
A. Contact closure
B. Lumbar support
C. Double pull contact closure strap
D. Hot/cold therapy gel pad(optional)
E. Air bulb
FITTInG InSTrUCTIonS
1. If using hot/cold therapy, position gel pad on top of lumbar support.
2. Make sure the lumbar support is centered in the middle of the back and buttocks.
3. Fasten the contact closures to secure the support into place.
4. For additional support, pull the double pull contact closure straps from the left side
and adhere in front of the abdominal area. Repeat on the right side
5. To inflate: press and release the air bulb for inflation. Repeat until the desired level of
support is obtained.
6. To deflate: twist the plastic knob counterclockwise. To reinflate, twist the plastic knob
clockwise until secure.
HoT/CoLD THErAPY
1. For cold therapy, remove gel pad from brace and place into a freezer for approximately
20 minutes to 1 hour. To reduce swelling, apply directly to the skin for 20 minutes.
2. For hot therapy, remove gel pad from brace and place in microwave oven for 20
second intervals at low setting until hot.
Do not use oven or flame to heat the gel pad. Do not apply heated gel pad directly to
skin. If too hot, allow to cool before applying.
3. Once gel pad is hot/cold, use contact closure tabs to adhere it into the brace to
continue therapy. Diabetics and patients with vascular insufficiencies must always
consult a physician before using hot/cold therapy.
WASHInG InSTrUCTIonS
1. The brace may be cleaned using a mild detergent and cold water. Do not wash in
washing machine.
2. Lay brace out flat on a towel and air dry. Do not squeeze or wring out the brace. Do
not place in dryer. Do not place near heater. Do not use bleach or strong detergents.