Product Description - Otto Bock 17LK3 Instructions For Use Manual

► Please read this document carefully before using the product.
► Follow the safety instructions to avoid injuries and damage to the
product.
► Instruct the user in the proper and safe use of the product.
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These instructions for use provide important information on the processing
of the 17LK3 unilateral knee joint.

2 Product description

2.1 Available sizes
The orthosis joint is available in five sizes and can be used unilaterally or
bilaterally. The choice of size is based on the patient's body weight and the
conditions of use.
17LK3=10
Unilateral
use
(lateral or
medial)
Bilateral use
(lateral and
medial)
INFORMATION
► When using the product unilaterally, and in case of flexion contracture
in the knee or hip > 10° or distinct torsion or valgus/varus instabilities
or valgus/varus malpositions > 10° or increased bodily activity, the next
higher size must be used.
► For tubercle seat the product must be fitted bilaterally.
2.2 Components
Item Component
(see Fig. 1)
1 Knee lever
2 Upper joint section
3 Lock washer
4 Washer
5 Washer
Maximum patient weight [kg]
17LK3=12
15 20
25 40
Joint size
17LK3=L*, 17LK3=R*
*=10, 12, 14, 16, 20
17LK3=14 17LK3=16
50
80 120
Reference number
30Y265=*-A
30X94=*
507S96=2.3
30Y267=3.3
30Y267=4.2
17LK3=20
85 110
160
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