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Contents
1.
Information about our products
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1.1 Warning and safety instructions .............................................................................................. 3
1.2 ALFA-Flex & BETA-Flex foot abduction orthosis .................................................................... 5
1.2.1
Specific function
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1.2.2
How it works ................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.3
Foot support ................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.4
The AFLA-Flex Brace foot abduction splint /
ALFA-Flex XL Brace foot abduction splint ...................................................................... 5
1.2.5
Die BETA-Flex Brace foot abduction splint .................................................................... 6
1.3 Accessories ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.3.1
ALFA-Flex XL central oval, extension kit ........................................................................ 7
1.3.2
BETA-Flex Mini .............................................................................................................. 7
1.3.3
ALFA-Soft heel pad ........................................................................................................ 7
1.3.4
Protective pad for the foot abduction splints .................................................................. 8
1.3.5
ALFA-Flex sole plates .................................................................................................... 8
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Application
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2.1 Putting on the orthoses ........................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Redness and pressure points ................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Foot sweat and moisture ...................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Clothing ................................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Adjusting the splints .............................................................................................................. 10
2.5.1
The AFLA-Flex Brace foot abduction splint /
ALFA-Flex XL Brace foot abduction splint .................................................................... 10
2.5.2
The BETA-Flex Brace foot abduction splint ................................................................. 10
2.6 Cleaning the ALFA-Flex or BETA-Flex foot abduction orthosis ............................................ 10
2.7
Known contraindications and side effects when using
the ALFA-Flex or BETA-Flex foot abduction orthosis ............................................................ 10
2.8 Fitting the ALFA-Flex or BETA-Flex foot abduction orthosis ..................................................11
2.9
Training or specific qualifications of the product user
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2.10 Decommissioning ..................................................................................................................11
2.11 Reporting serious incidents ...................................................................................................11
3.
Addresses
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3.1 Manufacturer (name, address, contact details) .....................................................................11
4.
Performance data
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4.1
Technical specifications of the ALFA-Flex foot abduction orthosis
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4.1.1
Specific properties of the ALFA-Flex Brace foot abduction splint /
ALFA-Flex XL Brace foot abduction splint .................................................................... 12
4.1.2
Specific properties of the foot supports
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4.2
Technical specifications of the BETA-Flex foot abduction orthosis
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4.2.1
Specific properties of the BETA-Flex Brace foot abduction splint
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4.2.2
Specific characteristics of the foot supports
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4.3
Technical specifications of the foot supports
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4.3.1
Specific characteristics of ALFA-Flex foot supports
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4.3.2
Specific characteristics of COMFOOT bandage shoes / foot supports
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4.4
Definition of symbols and identifying colours
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5.
Assembly instructions (for orthopaedic technicians only)
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5.1
Assembly instructions for the ALFA-Flex Brace foot abduction orthosis ...................... 17
5.2 Assembly instructions for the ALFA-Flex Brace XL foot abduction orthosis ......................... 18
5.3 Assembly instructions for BETA-Flex foot abduction orthosis .............................................. 19
5.4 Assembly instructions for BETA-Flex Mini, short splint bar .................................................. 21
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