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PATIENT ADVISORY WARNINGS
We hope you are pleased with your new iFIT Prosthesis. Your iFIT prosthetist will
select the other components that accompany the socket according to your body
weight and activity level. These include the silicone pin suspension liner and
prosthetic foot. If your weight or activity level changes, or if your prosthesis
becomes less comfortable, please notify your healthcare provider.
The prosthetic socket must be securely buckled at all times when you are standing
or walking. The buckles must be completely closed so that the locking mechanism
prevents them from opening. Your limb must be completely in the socket and the
pin suspension system fully engaged − you should not be able to pull the device
off of your limb.
It should be comfortable to wear. If you have any discomfort, alert your iFIT
prosthetist. The healthcare provider will test your ability to use the device while
in their clinic to ensure you can use it safely and properly.
To minimize the chances of any problems occurring, this prosthetic device has
undergone extensive engineering testing by iFIT Prosthetics. There is a soft inner
liner that pads the socket protects the skin. You should always wear a silicone
locking liner (this is the liner with a pin attached) with a pin that is compatible
with the suspension in the device. This device was designed with a pin suspension
system for holding the prosthesis firmly onto your limb and will not work with other
types of suspension such as suction or suprapatellar straps.
You must carefully follow the directions of your iFIT prosthetist and the
instructions contained in this brochure. Failure to do any of the following could
result in tripping and falling, device failure, skin breakdown, or cause other
serious harm.
• The pin attached to the silicone locking liner should be fully inserted into the
bottom of the socket prior to use. Check to see that the socket does not pull
off once you engage the pin. You will hear a clicking noise as the pin locks
into the locking mechanism.
• Be sure to check that the prosthesis is firmly attached to your limb.
• If your silicone liner is worn out replace with one prescribed by your healthcare
provider that works with the iFIT prosthesis system.
• Do not stand or walk without buckling both buckles and checking to ensure
that they are locked.
• Do not make adjustments to the buckles while standing. Sit down and then
make any buckle adjustments.
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• The prosthesis must fit snuggly and comfortably around your leg to work
properly. Loosening the buckles too much may alter walking and lead to falls.
• The iFIT transtibial prosthesis is not designed for vigorous activities
such as running.
• If there is pain in the limb, reduce the tightness of the buckle one notch.
Buckling too tight may cause excess pressure or reduce blood flow to the limb.
If the pain continues despite loosening the buckle, take it off and contact
your prosthetist.
• Only a certified iFIT prosthetist may fit and align this device.
• Do not wear the prosthesis without a protective silicone locking liner (with pin)
which is supplied by your healthcare provider.
• If the inner black neoprene liner of the prosthesis becomes worn, it should be
replaced with a new one.
• Do not rest or sleep with the prosthesis against your opposite leg. Doing so
may cause skin irritation or breakdown.
As with any prosthesis there are always potential problems that may arise. It is
important that you use the iFIT Prosthesis exactly as described in this guide.
Failure to do so may result in one or more of the following problems:
1.
Prosthetic failure.
2.
Residual limb skin breakdown.
3.
Pain in residual limb with use of the prosthesis.
4.
Risk of fall while using the prosthesis.
5.
Reduced circulation (blood flow) to a limb if it is buckled too tightly.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS WITH YOUR PROSTHESIS PLEASE
CONTACT YOUR IFIT PROSTHETIST FIRST.
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