C-Brace Orthosis With Sensor Ankle - Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual

Preparation for use
1) Apply the product to the seated patient (see Page 69).
2) Establish the connection between the product and the software (see Page 63).
3) Bring the product to full extension and do not put a load on it.
4) Click the "Calibrate" button in the software.
→ Several beeps indicate successful calibration.
5) In the software, set the controls for stance phase flexion and maximum load to maximum.
6) Have the patient stand up.
7) The patient has to walk a few steps between parallel bars.
8) Adapt the values in the software depending on the patient (see Page 64).
9) Save the configured values and disconnect the product from the software.

7.2 C-Brace orthosis with Sensor Ankle

CAUTION
Maximum load not checked
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► The Maximum Toe Load parameter must be checked after each adjustment or change to the dorsal stop.
The following steps need to be carried out the first time the product is put on and adjusted:
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1) Establish the connection between the product and the software (see Page 63).
2) Bring the product to full extension and do not put a load on it.
3) Bring the foot shell to plantar flexion.
4) Click the Calibration button in the software (see Page 63).
→ Several beeps indicate successful calibration.
5) Apply the product to the seated patient (see Page 69).
INFORMATION: In order to do so, set the controls for stance phase flexion and the maximum load to
maximum in the software.
6) Pull the cable head off the sensor screw.
→ Long beeps are emitted.
→ The product switches to safety mode.
7) Push and hold the top button on the joint unit until a long beep is emitted (see fig. 4).
→ The beeps stop.
→ The product remains in safety mode.
8) Have the patient stand up.
9) Put the supplied counter nut onto the sensor screw.
10) The sensor screw must be turned in at least 5 mm (max. 18 mm of the screw can still be seen).
INFORMATION: The dorsal stop can be adjusted by turning the sensor screw.
11) Adjust the dorsal stop with the sensor screw and check it, standing and walking between parallel bars.
12) The patient has to walk a few steps between parallel bars.
13) Secure the sensor screw with the supplied counter nut (see fig. 6).
14) Put the cable head onto the sensor screw.
INFORMATION: Make sure that the marking on the cable head and the marking on the sensor screw
line up (see fig. 5).
15) Restart the product by connecting the charging cable, or by pressing the top button on the hydraulic unit again
(at least 5 seconds).
→ The product switches to 1st mode.
16) Calibrate the product again (see points 2 - 4).
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