Definition; Warning And Safety Instructions - Kinetec Spectra Essential User Manual

Definition

The device KINETEC
movements from -10° to 120°.
Indications
• Arthroplasties of the knee and hip joints.
• Osteosynthesised femoral or tibial fractures.
• Patellar fractures.
• Arthrolysis and palliative surgery (cartilage lesions,
removal of osteomas, etc.).
• Osteotomies of the pelvis or femur.
• Ligament repairs (LCI, LCE, LLI, LLE).
• Freeing the knee extensor mechanism (Judet's
operation).
• Synovectomies, Meniscectomies, Patellectomies,
Arthroscopies.
Contraindications
Rheumatoid arthritis in the inflammatory phase, gout, algodystrophy in the inflammatory phase (hyper painful), para-
osteo-arthroplasty, unhealed infected wounds, established phlebitis, bone cancer, myositis ossificans of the quadriceps,
arthrodesis of the hip, infectious arthritis, deformed joint surfaces, paralysed limbs (atonic or spastic), non-stabilised
fractures.
The machine is not suitable for patients over 1.95 m (6'7") or under 1.45m (4'7") tall.

Warning and safety instructions

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Spectra Essential
Spectra Essential is a PASSIVE KNEE mobilisation device enabling extension and flexion
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The machine must be installed and commissioned according to the information provided in
this manual.
If you need any assistance in the assembly, use or maintenance of the device, please
contact your Kinetec distributor.
The practitioner determines the protocol and ensures its proper implementation (settings,
session duration and frequency of use).
Run a cycle with the device unloaded before installing the patient on the machine.
For optimum safety, always give the hand control to the patient before starting the system.
The patient must know the start/stop/reverse function on the hand control, see page 5.
To avoid the parameters being changed, lock the machine's hand control before giving it
to the patient, see page 6.
Danger, risk of explosion: Do not use the machine with anaesthetic gas or in an environment
that is rich in oxygen.
For Type B Class I devices, and to avoid all risks of electric shock, the machine should only be
connected to a power supply that has protective earthing, see page 5.
Before using this machine, always check that the electrical socket is in good condition and is
suitable for the splint power supply cord. Only use the original cable supplied with the
machine. Check that the cables remain free around the device so that they do not get
damaged.
Before using this machine, always check that the machine is not damaged, in particular the
protective housings.
In case of electromagnetic interference with other devices move the device.
Please do not touch the fixed or moving parts while the unit is running: pinching or crushing
risk. Keep children and pets away from the machine.
Modifying the machine in any way is strictly forbidden.
Always check the motion parameters displayed on the hand control before starting the
device.
Only the accessories, spare parts and supplies described in this manual should be used with
this machine.
Do not connect the device to other devices not described in this manual.
If unforeseen events or malfunctions occur, please contact your KINETEC distributor.
Wireless communications devices, such as domestic wireless devices in networks, mobile
phones, wireless telephones and their base stations and walkie-talkies, may affect the
machine. You are recommended to keep at least a distance d between these devices and
the machine. See the table on page 12.
Clinical Benefits
• Effectively breaks the vicious circle: trauma, immobility,
effusion and atrophy.
• Prevents joint stiffness of the knee and hip.
• Speeds the recovery of post-operative range of motion.
• Maintains the quality of the joint surface.
• Promotes joint cartilage healing.
• Prevents venous thrombosis.
• Provides immediate post-operative continuous passive
motion.
• Reduces hospitalization time.
• Reduces the need for pain medication
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