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Albrecht CDS WRIST BRACE DUO User Instructions

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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 D U O ® 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wrist Brace Duo ® 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. Open the strap clips ................2.2.2. Attaching the brace to the arm ............2.2.3. Instructions for looping the handstrap ..........2.2.4. Final adjustment ................2.2.5. Setting the spring tension to the intensity needed by the patient ..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    GmbH directly, before you use the brace. This particularly applies to the safety instructions. 1.3. Mode of operation Wrist Brace Duo functions ®...

  • Page 5: Features

    User Instructions 1.7. Features 1.8. Indications • Therapy in extension and flexion The physician will prescribe the type of treatment to apply based on his or her • Spring tension can be adjusted individually diagnostic findings. and tool-free Generally, the use is indicated in: •...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions • Currently there is no test for flammability. 1.10. Safety Instructions Exercise caution when using the orthosis in the direct vicinity of open flames such as The optimal effect of the brace is only lighters and cigarettes.

  • 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 Duo ® 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: Setting The Shell Components

    User Instructions 2.1.1. Setting the shell components Remove the pad. Loosen the screws on the shell components with the supplied tool. Move the shell components into the desired position. Tighten the screws again. Insert the pad again. The shell components can be adjusted to the shape of the extremity. www.albrechtgmbh.com...

  • Page 10: Setting The Limitation

    Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions 2.1.2. Setting the limitation Turn the outer ring with marker clockwise as far as the stop. Set the stop to the desired number of degrees. Turn the outer ring back until the marker engages at the stop.

  • Page 11: Setting The Switchover Point

    User Instructions 2.1.3. Setting the switchover point Align the spring push rod between the two setting marks on the hinge rod. Press the knob to unlock it and turn it clockwise in this position as far as the stop. Set the desired switchover point. Turn the knob anticlockwise until it springs back.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Finger Plate

    Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions 2.1.4. Adjusting the finger plate The finger plate can be adjusted in 15° steps. Loosen the pad beneath the palm of the hand. Push the finger plate towards the thumb. While pressing on the finger plate, set the desired position. Attach the pad again beneath the palm.

  • Page 13: Optional Disassembly Of The Thumb Plate

    User Instructions 2.1.5. 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. Please note that the thumb plate consists of PE and is thermally deformable. www.albrechtgmbh.com...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Palm Plate

    Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions 2.1.6. 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 15: Optional Additional Length Adjustment Of The Hand Piece

    User Instructions 2.1.7. 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 foward until it stops. Tighten the lock screw again. Tighten the screw in the fixing disk. www.albrechtgmbh.com...

  • Page 16: Application Of The Brace By The Orthopaedic Technician

    Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions 2.2. Application of the brace by the orthopaedic technician 2.2.1. 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.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Brace To The Arm

    User Instructions 2.2.2. Attaching the brace to the arm Place the brace on the patient’s arm from the side. Ensure that the pivot of the brace hinge matches the physiological pivot of the wrist. www.albrechtgmbh.com...

  • Page 18: Instructions For Looping The Handstrap

    Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions 2.2.3. Instructions for looping the handstrap Adjust the straps to the desired length and shorten them if necessary containing the doublesided hook end. Take the shorter strap with the stitched tab, loop it through the eyelet with the Velcro facing upwards and fasten it.
  • Page 19 User Instructions Pass the strap under the finger plate and fasten it firmly. Position the strap pad under the loop. Shorten the strap as needed. www.albrechtgmbh.com...

  • Page 20: Final Adjustment

    Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions 2.2.4. Final adjustment After fastening the individual straps, check that the straps are the correct length and that the brace is in correct position, and correct if necessary. Ensure that the straps are not too tight so as not to interfere with the circulation. If necessary, the padding supplied with the product can be attached under the straps.

  • Page 21: Setting The Spring Tension To The Intensity Needed By The Patient

    User Instructions 2.2.5. Setting the spring tension to the intensity needed by the patient You can set the spring tension by the hinged crank on the forearm of the brace. After flipping up the crank, you can increase the spring tension by turning it clockwise.

  • Page 22: Handling By The Patient

    Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions 3. Handling by the patient 3.1. Removing the brace 5 Open the straps To remove the brace, open the clips and straps in the stated order.
  • Page 23 User Instructions Remove the brace downwards Take off the brace. www.albrechtgmbh.com...

  • Page 24: Putting On The Brace

    Wrist Brace Duo ® 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.
  • Page 25 User Instructions Fasten the forearm strap further from the joint. Fasten the hand dorsum strap. Fasten the finger strap. Fasten the thumb strap. www.albrechtgmbh.com...
  • Page 26 Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions Fasten the thumb strap. Brace application complete.

  • Page 27: 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 instructions. Hand wash at 30°C 4.1.

  • Page 28: Technical Data

    Wrist Brace Duo ® User Instructions 5. Technical data 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 29: 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.
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