Preparation For Use - Otto Bock E-MAG Active 17B203-L Instructions For Use Manual

5 Preparation for use

5.1 Processing
Installation in the orthosis:
This section describes the steps required to install the E-MAG knee joint system in an orthosis. It also includes
instructions for fabricating a casing which is attached to the outer socket and protects the electronics, cables and
battery housing from outside influences. The 17B203=* knee joint system is supplied to you as a complete pack­
age. All required functional components (such as the lamination dummy) are included, except for the medial sup­
port and lamination bars.
NOTICE
Damage to the control electronics
Use the dummies included in the scope of delivery for all process steps until the orthosis is completed. Only
replace the dummies with the electronic components directly before the fitting or upon completion of fabrication.
The upper joint section of the E-MAG knee joint has threaded blind holes to attach the lamination bars. To avoid
damaging the control electronics in the upper joint section of the E-MAG knee joint, only use the supplied M5 x 10
screws.
INFORMATION
We recommend fabricating a trial orthosis prior to the definitive orthosis. This helps prevent alignment errors and
incorrect positioning of the E-MAG knee joint and lets you check that the knee joint is opening and closing reli­
ably.
5.2 Fabricating the E-MAG orthosis
Installing the E-MAG orthotic knee joint
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Positioning of the electronic components
The electronic components are positioned laterally on the thigh. This prevents a collision with the contralateral side
in bilateral fittings. The optimal position for the electronics is proximal and in the vertical course of the load line. If
the electronics and battery are located on one side of the thigh, the cable between the electronics and battery is
not subjected to unnecessary strain. Optional: The battery can also be positioned on the medial side of the thigh.
17B203=* E-MAG Active
Model the patient-specific plaster positive. Position the
30Y297=* lamination dummy for the orthotic knee joint
directly onto the compromise pivot point according to
Nietert with the help of the 743R6 joint alignment fix­
ture.
Arrange the 30Y297=* and 317X206=* lamination dum­
mies for the orthotic knee joints parallel to each other.
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