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  • Page 1 Patienteninformation Patienteninformation Patient Information Druckdatum: 2019-02 Der Inhalt dieser Patienteninformation wird regelmäßig aktualisiert und ist beim Einsatz des Produktes unbedingt zu beachten. Seite 2 Sie fi nden diese Patienteninformation auch im Download-Bereich unserer Website unter www.fi or-gentz.de/downloads. Date printed: 2019-02 This patient information is regularly updated and should be strictly followed.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8.1 Indication of the Connection With one Controller 8.2 Indication of the Connection With Two Controllers 9. Checking the Connection between Controller and App NEURO TRONIC User 10. Checking the Battery Status 10.1 Indication of Battery Status on the Controller 10.2 Indication of Battery Status on Remote Control/in the App...
  • Page 3 13.3.1 Walking with Orthosis in Auto Mode 13.4 Malfunction Due to Impacts 13.5 Restrictive Use 14. Cleaning the Orthosis 15. Maintenance of the Orthosis 16. Disposal 17. Overview of Signals 17.1 Sound Signals from the Controller 17.2 Light Signals from the Controller with Integrated Lithium-Ion Battery 17.3 Light Signals from the Controller with Exchangeable Batteries 17.4 Light Signals at Remote Control 18.

  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Dear Patient, You have received from your orthotist an individually produced orthosis with the high quality FIOR & GENTZ NEURO TRONIC system knee joint. 1. Declaration of Conformity We declare that our medical devices as well as our accessories for medical devices are in conformity with the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.

  • Page 5: All Instructions For Your Safety

    3.2 All Instructions for Your Safety DANGER Potential Traffic Accident Due to Limited Driving Ability Gather information about all issues concerning safety and security and potential dangers, e.g. unintentional locking of the system joint, before driving a motor vehicle with orthosis. DANGER Danger to Life Due to Improper Handling of the Charger When using the charger, please respect the information of the manufacturer in order to avoid...
  • Page 6 WARNING Risk of Falling Due to Walking Incorrectly with Orthosis Consult your orthotist about the correct use of your orthosis and the particularities of the system joint. If necessary, we recommend a physiotherapeutic gait re-education. WARNING Risk of Falling Due to Improper Maintenance In order to avoid failure of the joint function and the electronics, let only a trained orthotist check your orthosis.
  • Page 7 NOTICE Damages to Controller and Remote Control Due to Improper Handling Ensure the correct use in order to avoid joint dysfunction. Avoid: - to open the controller and the remote control as well as - using them in areas where radio waves are forbidden (e.g. in planes, hospitals). Ask the responsible staff on-site about using the controller and remote control.

  • Page 8: Application

    4. Application The NEURO TRONIC system knee joint is exclusively for use for orthotic fittings of the lower extremity. It must be handled by a professionally trained user. Every mechanical joint influences the orthosis' function and thus also the function of your leg. All FIOR & GENTZ system joints were developed for everyday life activities such as standing, walking and running but not for extreme loads due to sports such as climbing and parachuting.
  • Page 9 ORTHOTIST PATIENT multi-purpose remote control device system knee joint NEURO NEURO TRONIC TRONIC Expert User controller USB charging microprocessor- cable controlled quick charger fig. 1...

  • Page 10: Your Orthosis

    6. Your Orthosis Your orthotist adapted your orthosis with NEURO TRONIC system knee joint and integrated controller to your needs, explained you all functions and handed it over with a remote control case (fig. 2 or 3). fig. 2 The case of the remote control with or without Bluetooth for the controller with exchangeable batteries includes the following system components (fig.

  • Page 11: Joint Functions

    6.1 Joint Functions The NEURO TRONIC system knee joint is an automatic joint and provides four joint functions: 1. basic function at delivery status in Auto mode (see paragraph 6.1.1); 2. alternative function in Lock mode (see paragraph 6.1.2);...

  • Page 12: Alternative Function In Lock Mode

    7 position. If you want to drive a car or bicycle in this mode, it is recommended to permanently unlock the NEURO TRONIC system knee joint with the lever (see paragraph 6.1.4). FASI DI DEAMBULAZIONE RILEVANTI PER L‘ARTICOLAZIONE IN e-MOTION RETTA 6.1.4 Alternative Function in Every Mode...

  • Page 13: The Remote Control

    Since the remote control is an electronic device, it is important to use it properly (see safety instructions). If your remote control does not work as usual, do not try to open it. Contact your orthotist. 6.3 App NEURO TRONIC User The app is intended to complement your remote control. It offers the same range of functions.

  • Page 14: The Controller

    6.4 The Controller The controller is mounted to your orthosis. It receives commands from the remote control/app, registers your movements and controls the NEURO TRONIC system knee joint. Item Description Controller with Exchangeable Batteries battery compartment cover acoustic signal generator...

  • Page 15: Connection Between Controller And Remote Control/App

    If establishing the connection has failed, it blinks red. If you would like to adjust the controller via the app NEURO TRONIC User, you need a controller with Bluetooth. Use the app menu and select the corresponding menu item to establish a connection. Follow the instructions in the app.

  • Page 16: Checking The Connection Between Controller And Remote Control

    8. Checking the Connection between Controller and Remote Control If you have operated the orthosis with the app, you have to close the app in order to operate the orthosis with the remote control. Due to signals of the controller with battery compartment as well as of the remote control, you will be informed if your remote control is connected with the controller.

  • Page 17: Indication Of The Connection With Two Controllers

    The controllers communicate with the remote control. 9. Checking the Connection between Controller and App NEURO TRONIC User In order to operate the orthosis via the app, Bluetooth must be permanently switched on and the app must be open in the foreground. The signalling on the controller is the same as when connected to the remote control.

  • Page 18: Checking The Battery Status

    10. Checking the Battery Status 10.1 Indication of Battery Status on the Controller If your controller has an integrated lithium-ion battery, you can see the battery status of the controller on the remote control or in the app. Furthermore, the LED battery level indicator indicates the following light signals for the battery status: Light Signal Signal...

  • Page 19: Indication Of Battery Status On Remote Control/In The App

    Permanent light signals from the controller for battery status when using the orthosis in Auto or Free mode: Light Signal Signal Controller Colour Duration Cause Meaning The batteries in the controller no signal are fully charged. The batteries are 1/3 full. Depending on the battery orange every 5 sec.

  • Page 20: Indication Of The Battery Status For A Connection With One Controller

    Therefore, the useful life of the batteries considerably shortens in contrast to a unilateral construction (one NEURO TRONIC system knee joint mounted to your orthosis). The use of the original charger and charging the original NiMH batteries or the lithium-ion battery to the maxi-...

  • Page 21: Energy-Saving Mode

    If you have put your orthosis into Free mode (F) with the lever in order to use it as a free moving joint, you can switch it to Lock mode with the remote control/app to save energy. The orthosis remains unlocked. 11.2 Energy-Saving Mode Your orthosis provides two different energy-saving modes which switch automatically after a certain time because of a motion sensor integrated in the controller.

  • Page 22: Handling Of The Exchangeable Batteries

    12.2 Handling of the Exchangeable Batteries If a controller with exchangeable batteries is mounted to your orthosis, follow the instruction in this paragraph. The controller is exclusively designed for AA batteries that should preferably have a nominal capacity of at least 2500mAh.

  • Page 23: Handling Of The Lithium-Ion Batteries

    If the period of use of the orthosis considerably shortens despite the fully charged batteries, contact your orthotist. 13. Advices for Using Your Orthosis 13.1 Bluetooth Connection At a NEURO TRONIC knee joint system with Bluetooth, the quality of connection depends on how interference- free your environment is. 13.2 The Proper Shoe The orthotist adjusts your orthosis when you try it on and do your first steps.

  • Page 24: Walking With Orthosis In Auto Mode

    13.3.1 Walking with Orthosis in Auto Mode For safety reasons, the NEURO TRONIC system knee joint remains locked at the first step. When you start walking from a standing position, you should make the first step with the leg with orthosis. The electronics require a stride to switch from standing mode to walking mode in order to avoid disturbed gait or stumbling when starting to walk.

  • Page 25: Disposal

    your orthotist, regardless of the next follow-up appointment. Furthermore, we would like to point out that you must not carry out any maintenance or other adjustments to your orthosis by yourself. This might cause injuries and damage to your orthosis. If adjustments or repairs of the orthosis become necessary, always contact your orthotist.

  • Page 26: Light Signals From The Controller With Exchangeable Batteries

    Light Signal Signal Controller Colour Duration Cause Meaning The controller communicates blue with the remote control/app. One of the three buttons was pressed. The controller operates in green 0.5 sec. Auto mode. The Auto button was pressed. The controller operates in Free yellow 0.5 sec.

  • Page 27: Light Signals At Remote Control

    Light Signal Signal Controller Colour Duration Cause Meaning The controller communicates blue with the remote control/app. One of the three buttons was pressed. The controller operates in green 0.5 sec. Auto mode. The Auto button was pressed. The controller operates in Free yellow 0.5 sec.
  • Page 28 Light Signal Signal Remote Control Colour Duration Cause Meaning Signal for both controllers: - the orthoses are in Sleep mode (see paragraph 10.2); - the batteries are empty; - the controllers have no batteries; - the remote controls are too far away from the orthoses.

  • Page 29: Follow-Up Appointments

    18. Kontrolltermine/Follow-up Appointments Bitte lassen Sie das Systemgelenk Ihrer Orthese alle 3 Monate von Ihrem Orthopädietechniker warten. Bringen Sie diese Patienteninformation zu jeder Kontrolle mit und lassen Sie den nächsten Termin von Ihrem Orthopädietechniker eintragen. Ask your orthotist to check the system joint of your orthosis every 3 months. Bring this patient information to each follow-up and let your orthotist enter the next appointment.

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