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- Page 1 U S E R I N S T R U C T I O N S C D S W R I S T B R A C E E X T E N S I O N ® D Y N A M I C S P R I N G - L O A D E D W R I S T O R T H O S I S...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions Contents 1. Introduction ....................1.1. Foreword ..................... 1.2. Customer information .................. 1.3. Mode of operation ..................1.4. Application ....................1.5. Scope of delivery ..................1.6. Declaration of conformity ................1.7. Features ....................... 1.8. Indications .................... - Page 3 User Instructions 2.2. Application of the brace by the orthopaedic technician ....... 2.2.1. Deactivate the spring tension ............2.2.2. Open the strap clips ................2.2.3. Attaching the brace to the arm ............2.2.4. Adjust strap lengths as necessary ............. 2.2.5. Final adjustment ................
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Page 4: Introduction
1.6. Declaration of conformity User Instructions carefully and accurately before using the brace. The instructions, notes The albrecht GmbH as manufacturer with sole and procedures must be read and understood responsibility declares the conformity of the thoroughly in order to benefit from the correct ®... -
Page 5: Features
User Instructions 1.7. Features 1.8. Indications • Therapy in extension The physician will prescribe the type of treatment to apply based on his or her • Individual adjustment of the spring tension diagnostic findings. • Spring tension can be switched on and off Generally, the use is indicated in: without tools and without varying the set spring tension... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions • Please note that cushioned sections can heat 1.10. Safety Instructions up under direct sunlight. Protect the orthosis from direct sunlight if necessary. The optimal effect of the brace is only achieved when used correctly. •... -
Page 7: Warranty
User Instructions 1.11. Warranty In addition to the legal warranty, we provide a 6-month durability guarantee for the orthosis. If properly used, this guarantees that the orthosis will function without fault. This excludes the padding and straps, which are usually liable to a certain amount of wear and tear. -
Page 8: Adjustment By The Orthopaedic Technician
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 2. Adjustment by the orthopaedic technician 2.1. Fitting to the patient • Our CDS braces are constructed to be adjustable. ® • The position of the shell components can be changed and they can be shaped. •... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Brace To The Arm Shape By Using An Orthopaedic "Bending Iron
User Instructions 2.1.1. Adjusting the brace to the arm shape by using an orthopaedic “bending iron” The brace is anatomically contoured. However, if a different shape is required, the hinge rod can be adjusted to the shape of the patient’s forearm with the aid of an orthopaedic bending iron. -
Page 10: Setting The Shell Components
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 2.1.2. Setting the shell components The shell components are moveable. Loosen the screws on the shell components with the supplied tool without unscrewing them completely. Move the shell components into the desired position. Tighten the screws again. Please note that, because of its construction, the forearm leg shell in sizes The shell M/M, S/S and the children‘s size consists of one shell component. -
Page 11: Setting The Position Of The Redression And Limitation Range
User Instructions 2.1.3. Setting the position of the redression and limitation range Wrist Brace Extension is constructed on the basis of a 360° hinge. ® In a 360° hinge, the position of the spring housing is adjustable in relation to the forearm hinge rod. -
Page 12: Setting The Limitation
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 2.1.4. Setting the limitation The limitation restricts the range of motion. Extension and the redression range are limited by the stop screw. Before setting the extension limitation, you must deactivate the spring tension. Turn the green switch to „off”. Bring the brace into flexion. -
Page 13: Inserting The Stop Wedge
User Instructions 2.1.5. Inserting the stop wedge Flexion can be limited with the stop wedge. Before adjusting the flexion limitation you must activate the spring tension. Turn the green switch to „on“ and bring the brace into flexion until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Finger Plate
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 2.1.6. Adjusting the finger plate The finger plate can be adjusted in 15° steps. Loosen the pad beneath the palm. Remove the pad. Pull apart the two elements of the palm plate. While pressing on the finger plate, set the desired position. Attach the pad again beneath the palm. -
Page 15: Optional Disassembly Of The Thumb Plate
User Instructions 2.1.7. Optional disassembly of the thumb plate The thumb plate can be removed if not needed. Loosen the two screws with the supplied tool and remove the thumb plate. The thumb plate consists of PE material and is suitable for thermoforming. www.albrechtgmbh.com... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Palm Plate
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 2.1.8. Adjusting the palm plate Loosen the screw in the fixing disk with the supplied tool. Turn the palm plate into the desired position and position the retaining pin. Ensure that the retaining pin of the fixing disk clicks into the hole pattern of the retaining rod. -
Page 17: Optional Additional Length Adjustment Of The Hand Piece
User Instructions 2.1.9. Optional additional length adjustment of the hand piece Loosen the lock screw. Loosen the screw in the fixing disc with the supplied tool. Move the hand piece forward to the stop. Ensure that the retaining pin of the fixing disk clicks into the hole pattern of the retaining rod. -
Page 18: Application Of The Brace By The Orthopaedic Technician
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 2.2. Application of the brace by the orthopaedic technician 2.2.1. Deactivate the spring tension Before attaching the brace you must deactivate the spring tension. Turn the green switch to „off”. Bring the brace as far into flexion as the patient is allowed to move. Now, the activation mechanism of the hinge is set to this position and the patient can reactivate the spring tension in this position. -
Page 19: Open The Strap Clips
User Instructions 2.2.2. Open the strap clips To facilitate attaching of the brace on the patients, adjust the length of all brace straps to their maximum length without unthreading them. First loosen the finger strap. Then loosen the forearm straps by opening the clips. www.albrechtgmbh.com... -
Page 20: Attaching The Brace To The Arm
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 2.2.3. Attaching the brace to the arm Let the patient put his hand in between the palm plate and the hand dorsum strap. Place the brace on the patient’s forearm from the side. Ensure that the pivot of the brace hinge matches the physiological pivot of the wrist. -
Page 21: Adjust Strap Lengths As Necessary
User Instructions 2.2.4. Adjust strap lengths as necessary Adjust the straps to the desired length and shorten them if necessary containing the doublesided hook end. First fasten the forearm strap next to the joint. Fasten the forearm strap further from the joint. Bring the hand dorsum strap around the wrist from below and thread the strap through the loop. - Page 22 Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions Fasten the finger strap underneath the finger plate. Fasten the thumb strap. Brace application complete. Please note that, because of its construction, the strap runs in a V shape in sizes M/M and S/S. If necessary, the additional strap padding supplied with the product can be attached under the straps.
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Page 23: Final Adjustment
User Instructions 2.2.5. Final adjustment After fastening the individual straps, check that the straps are the correct length and that the brace is in the correct position and correct, if necessary. Ensure that the straps are not too tight so as not to interfere with the circulation. The shell elements are anatomically contoured. -
Page 24: Setting The Spring Tension To The Intensity Needed By The Patient
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 2.2.7. Setting the spring tension to the intensity needed by the patient The spring tension setting is displayed on the CDS housing by a scale from ® 0 to 15. The ranges above 15 and below 0 are marked in red. To prevent damage to the CDS hinge, the red range in the ®... -
Page 25: Changing The Spring Tension
User Instructions Torque in Nm Se�ngs 2.2.8. Changing the spring tension The spring tension can be adjusted according to the treatment progress. Insert the tool as far as it will go into the side hole on the joint. By turning clockwise or towards + the spring tension is increased and it is decreased by turning anticlockwise or towards -. -
Page 26: Handling By The Patient
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 3. Handling by the patient 3.1. Removing the brace Deactivate the spring tension Before removing the brace you must deactivate the spring tension. To do so, turn the green switch to „off”. Bring the brace into flexion. - Page 27 User Instructions 5 Open the straps To remove the brace, open the clips and straps in the stated order: First, loosen the thumb strap. Then, loosen the finger strap. Next, loosen the hand dorsom strap. Then, loosen the forearm strap next to the joint and the forearm strap further from the joint by opening the clips.
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Page 28: Putting On The Brace
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 3.2. Putting on the brace Close the clips in the stated order: Place the brace on your arm from the side. First fasten the forearm strap next to the joint. Fasten the forearm strap further from the joint. Bring the hand dorsum strap around the wrist from below and thread the strap through the loop. - Page 29 User Instructions Fasten the hand dorsum strap underneath the finger plate. Fasten the finger strap underneath the finger plate. Fasten the thumb strap. To activate the spring tension, turn the green switch to „on”. www.albrechtgmbh.com...
- Page 30 Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions Bring the brace into flexion until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension. Brace application complete.
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Page 31: Cleaning, Maintenance And Disinfection
User Instructions 4. Cleaning, maintenance and disinfection The orthosis is designed to be maintenance-free. To ensure proper operation over the period of treatment the orthosis should be cleaned regularly (at least every 3 months) or as required, according to the following Hand wash at 30°C instructions. -
Page 32: Technical Data / Material
Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions 5. Technical data / material Name Material Weight 788g Padding material PU foam with PA hook and loop velour Strap material PA strap with PA hook and loop velour Brace material aluminium 6. Size chart and article numbers Length Circumference Circumference... -
Page 33: Transfer Of The Brace
User Instructions 7. Transfer of the brace The brace is not intended for single use, but rather is intended for multiple use by a single person. We do not recommend transfer to other users. Should this be desired however, please ensure to pass on the care and cleaning instructions and have the brace checked by an authorized specialist dealer for safe and proper operation. - Page 34 Wrist Brace Extension ® User Instructions...
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