Otto Bock 50A3-7 Epi Forsa Plus, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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in particular a worsening of the state of health, to the manufac­
turer and to the relevant authority in your country.
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Please keep this document for your records.
These instructions for use provide important information on the fit­
ting and application of the 50A3=7 Epi Forsa Plus elbow support.
2 Intended use
2.1 Indications for use
The support is intended
exclusively
for treating the upper limbs
and exclusively for contact with intact skin.
The support must be used according to the indication.
2.2 Indications
• Epicondylitis humeri radialis (tennis elbow)
• Epicondylitis humeri ulnaris (golfer elbow)
The indication must be determined by the physician.
2.3 Contraindications
2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications
None known.
2.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin
diseases/injuries, inflammation, prominent, swollen scars, redden­
ing and hyperthermia in the relevant area; pronounced varicose
veins, especially with impaired blood return, lymph drainage disor­
ders and unclear soft tissue swelling distal to the device; sensory
and circulatory disorders in the area of the forearm and hand, e.g.
associated with diabetic neuropathy.
2.4 Mechanism of Action
The support relieves the muscles of the lower arm and reduces
pain.
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