Otto Bock Malleo Immobil Walker high Instructions For Use Manual page 12

CAUTION
Reuse on other persons and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs
► The product may be used by one person only.
► Clean the product regularly.
NOTICE
Contact with oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain oils or acids
Insufficient stabilisation due to loss of material functionality
► Do not expose the product to oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain oils or acids.
NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
► Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
► Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g. sand, dust).
► Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10 °C (14 °F) or above +60 °C (140 °F)
(e.g. sauna, excessive sunlight, drying on a radiator).
4 Handling
INFORMATION
► The daily duration of use and period of application are generally determined by the physi­
cian.
The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by qualified personnel
►
according to the instructions of the treating physician.
► Consult a physician if any exceptional changes are noted (such as worsening of the com­
plaint).
4.1 Size Selection
► Select the orthosis size based on the shoe size (see sizing table).
4.2 Adaptation
> Open all hook-and-loop closures on the orthosis.
1) Only Achilles Walker and, optionally, Walker high and Air Walker high models: Posi­
tion the heel wedge (29S35) in the liner.
2) Position the foot in the liner (see fig. 2). Check the position of the heel whilst doing this.
INFORMATION: The foot angle should be 90° (except models with the 29S35 heel
wedge).
3) Close all hook-and-loop closures on the liner (see fig. 3).
4) Only Immobil Walker high, Immobil Air Walker high and Immobil Achilles Walker: Pull
out the hook-and-loop pad cover by the label (see fig. 4).
5) Press on the lateral guides at the desired position medially and laterally (see fig. 5).
→ The liner is secured in the Walker.
6) Close all hook-and-loop closures on the Walker one after the other, starting at the top (see
fig. 6).
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