Bort Generation Knee support Manual page 5

Removal:
For the Generation Knee support Plus ( REF 114 490 G), open the circum­
ferential harness first. Open the velour fastening on the thigh part of the knee
support, take hold of the support on the bottom edge and pull it over the lower
leg and foot.
Indications:
Gonarthrosis, recurrent articular effusion, arthritis, slight ligament instability
Contraindications:
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), lymphatic drainage disorders and
indistinct soft tissue swellings remote from the applied aid, sensory loss and
blood flow disorders in the affected body part, skin disorders in the treated part
of the body, latex allergy.
Composition:
58% polyamide, 40% elastodiene (latex), 2% elastane
Application risks/Important notes :
This medical device is a prescribable product. Discuss the use and duration with your treating physician. The
expert staff from whom you have received the medical device will select the appropriate size and instruct you
regarding its use.
– remove the medical device prior to radiological examinations
– remove it during longer periods of rest, e.g. when sleeping
– in case of numbness, loosen the medical device and remove it if necessary
– in case of persistent complaints, consult the physician or specialist retailer
– use the medical device in accordance with therapeutic needs
– only use other products simultaneously after consultation with your physician
– do not make any changes to the product
– do not wear it on open wounds
– do not use in case of intolerance of one of the materials used
– no re­use – this medical aid is intended for treating one patient
– whilst wearing the support, please neither use any creams nor ointments on or around it as they can destroy
the material.
The product contains latex and may trigger allergic reactions.
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