All Instructions For A Safe Handling Of The Neuro Swing System Ankle Joint - FIOR & GENTZ Neuro Swing Manual

4.2 All Instructions for a Safe Handling of the NEURO SWING System Ankle Joint

Potential Traffic Accident Due to Limited Driving Ability
Advise the patient to gather information about all safety and security issues before driving
a motor vehicle with orthosis. The patient should be able to drive a motor vehicle safely.
Risk of Falling Due to Improper Handling
Inform the patient about the correct use of the system joint and potential dangers especially
with regards to:
- moisture and water as well as
- excessive mechanical stress (e.g. due to sports, increased activity or weight gain).
Risk of Falling Due to Loosely Attached Cover Plate
Mount the cover plate to the system joint according to the assembly instructions in this
manual. Secure the screws with the specified torque and the corresponding adhesive and make
sure that no sliding washers are damaged in the process.
Risk of Falling Due to Permanent Higher Load
If patient data has changed (e.g. due to weight gain, growth or increased activity), recalculate
the load capacity of the system joint. For this purpose, use the Orthosis Configurator or
contact Technical Support.
Risk of Falling Due to Improper Shoe
Advise the patient to wear a shoe to which the orthosis is adjusted in order to avoid joint
dysfunction.
Risk of Falling Due to Excessive Readjustment of the Spring Unit
Adjust the spring unit according to the information in this manual. Do not readjust more
than 10°. Use the laser markings on the system stirrup and the joint's upper part to check the
readjustment.
Damage to the Anatomical Joint Due to Incorrect Position of the Joint's Mechanical Pivot
Point
Determine the mechanical pivot points correctly in order to avoid a permanent incorrect
load on the anatomical joint. Please refer to the online tutorials on our website or contact
Technical Support.
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