Preparation For Use - Otto Bock 17BK1 Series Instructions For Use Manual

5 Preparation for use

5.1 Processing
CAUTION
Reaching into the area of the joint mechanism
Pinching of limbs (e.g. fingers) and the skin due to uncontrolled joint move­
ment
► Do not reach into the joint mechanism during daily use.
► Close attention is required during assembly and adjustment tasks.
Prerequisite: The patient-specific plaster model has been fabricated.
Selecting the system bars
► Select compatible system bars.
17BK1=* Reference num­
ber
*=L1/R1 605P8=20
*=L2/R2 605P8=16
*=L3/R3 17F52=14x3x220
*=L4/R4 17F52=12x3x220
Fabricating the orthosis
1) Fabricate the orthosis shells using the chosen process.
2) For stability reasons, adapt the edges of the side bars to the curves of
the insertion zone for the system joints.
3) Screw the side bars to the orthosis joint.
4) Adapt the bars to the model.
5) INFORMATION: Align the joint with the anatomical compromise
pivot point. When using two joints, note the parallel alignment of
the joints.
6) Remove the shells with the bars from the plaster.
7) Finish the shells and bars.
Adjusting the orthosis joint
NOTICE
Adjusting the orthosis joint on the patient under full load
Damage to the orthosis joint due to overloading of the material, breakage
of load-bearing components
► Do not perform any angle adjustments on the patient under full load
(e.g. in case of spasticity).
Width Thickness
[mm] [mm]
20
16
14
12
Length
[mm]
5 Approx. 2000
5 Approx. 2000
3 220
3 220
15