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ENGLISH
CAUTION
Patients should be instructed to inspect their knee and this
product before and after each use.
PHOTO CAPTIONS
A. Softgood
B. Posterior Stay
C. Tibial Cuff and Straps
D. Middle Adjustable Straps (2)
E. Femoral Cuff and Straps
F. Contact Closure Tabs
G. Locking Buttons and Sizing Indicators
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Undo all contact closure straps and remove softgood from
posterior stay assembly. Apply softgood to the patient, centering
softgood knee opening directly over the patella. Ensure pant leg
is pulled down taut.
2. Trim softgood width, if necessary, for a custom fit, moving
the four contact closure tabs away from the softgood edge as
needed.
3. Determine length of posterior stay assembly required for the
patient. Product is pre-set to 20” length.
4. Adjust femoral cuff by pressing the blue locking button as
shown. Repeat adjustment for the tibial cuff. For best results,
place the tibial cuff at or above the calf muscle.
5. Apply posterior stay assembly to the leg.
Center the posterior stay along the midline of the leg. Ensure
that the softgood extends past the top and bottom ends of the
posterior stay assembly. If necessary, trim softgood to length,
moving the four contact closure tabs away from softgood edge
as needed.
6. Comfortably secure all four straps in order from bottom to
top. Ensure that middle adjustable straps are not directly over
patella area. If necessary, slide straps up or down for maximum
patient comfort. Straps should be positioned at least 2 inches
away from the patella.
7. If straps are too long, place an extra contact closure tab at the
base of each strap. Attach the strap and trim as desired.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
1. This product may be cleaned using a mild detergent and cold
water. Remove softgood from posterior stay assembly before
washing. Do not use bleach or strong detergents. Do not wash
in washing machine. machine or place in dryer.
2. Lay softgood out flat on a towel and air dry. Do not squeeze or
wring out the softgood. Do not place in dryer or near heater.