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Albrecht CDS MANUSAN 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 M A N U S A N ® D Y N A M I C F I N G E R O R T H O S I S...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manusan ® User Instructions Inhalt 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 ....................1.9. Contraindications ..................
  • 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 ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    • Strap pad set contact the appropriate specialist retailer or • Optional chain links albrecht GmbH directly, before you use the brace. This particularly applies to the safety instructions.

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    User Instructions 1.6. Declaration of conformity 1.8. Indications The albrecht GmbH company as manufacturer The physician will prescribe the type of with sole responsibility declares the conformity treatment to apply based on his or her of the finger orthosis Manusan with diagnostic findings.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Manusan ® 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 finger brace is only lighters and cigarettes. achieved when used correctly.

  • Page 7: Adjustments By The Orthopaedic Technician

    User Instructions 2. Adjustments by the orthopaedic technician 2.1. Fitting to the patient • Manusan is constructed to be adjustable. ® • The position of the shell components can be changed and they can be shaped. • The hinge rods can be adapted to the shape of the extremity by using an orthopaedic bending iron.

  • Page 8: Adjusting The Brace To The Arm Shape By Using An Orthopaedic "Bending Iron

    Manusan ® 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 9: Adjusting The Shell Components

    User Instructions 2.1.2. Adjusting 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. The shell components can be adjusted to the shape of the extremity. www.albrechtgmbh.com...

  • Page 10: Adjusting The Position Of The Redression And Limitation Range

    Manusan ® User Instructions 2.1.3. Adjusting the position of the redression and limitation range Manusan 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 11: Removing Individual Finger Components

    User Instructions 2.1.4. Removing individual finger components Open the palm strap and fold aside the pad for the back of the hand. Unscrew both screws from the finger component you want to remove and remove the slide block. Open the toggle clamp and pull out the rubber cord with the finger component.

  • Page 12: Tightening Or Loosening The Rubber Cord

    Manusan ® User Instructions 2.1.5. Tightening or loosening the rubber cord Open the toggle clamp. Stretch the rubber cord to the tension you need and then close the toggle clamp.

  • Page 13: Height Adjustment Of The Hand Plate

    User Instructions 2.1.6. Height adjustment of the hand plate Remove the pad. Loosen the two clamping screws of the height adjustment with the tool supplied. Adjust the hand plate to the height required by the patient. Tighten the two clamping screws again. Put the pad back on again.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Finger Length

    Manusan ® User Instructions 2.1.7. Adjusting the finger length Caution: In order to change the finger length of the orthosis, you must first loosen the rubber cord. Loosen the finger pad (hook-and-loop closure). Open the toggle clamp to release the tension on the rubber cord. Push the rubber cord to the side.
  • Page 15 User Instructions Press the chain links together where the covers are open and turn them sideways. The chain is split. Now you can remove or add chain links. When adding chain links, make sure that the open covers face upward. Each chain link changes the finger length by 13 mm.

  • Page 16: Setting The Limitation

    Manusan ® User Instructions 2.1.8. 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 17: Inserting The Stop Wedge

    User Instructions 2.1.9. 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”. Bring the brace into flexion until you feel a slight resistance that you have to overcome in order to activate the spring tension.

  • Page 18: Application Of The Brace By The Orthopaedic Technician

    Manusan ® 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: Attaching The Brace To The Arm

    User Instructions 2.2.3. Attaching the brace to the arm Lay the rail adjacent to the patient’s forearm and position the fingers in the finger baskets so that they are flush. Ensure that the pivot of the brace hinge matches the physiological pivot of the wrist.

  • Page 20: Adjust Strap Lengths As Necessary

    Manusan ® 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. Fasten the palm strap.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Setting The Spring Tension To The Intensity Needed By The Patient

    Manusan ® 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 23: 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 24: Handling By The Patient

    Manusan ® 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. Open the straps To remove the brace, open the clips and straps in the stated order.
  • Page 25 User Instructions Loosen the forearm strap next to the joint. Loosen the forearm strap further from the joint. Open the palm strap. Remove the brace sideways Take off the brace. www.albrechtgmbh.com...

  • Page 26: Putting On The Brace

    Manusan ® 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. Fasten the palm strap.
  • Page 27 User Instructions Brace application complete. To activate the spring tension, turn the green switch to „on”. 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. We wish you a successful course of treatment and are available for further questions.

  • Page 28: Cleaning, Maintenance And Disinfection

    Manusan ® 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 Hand wash at 30°C 3 months) or as required, according to the following instructions.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    User Instructions 5. Technical data Name Material Weight 788g Pad material PU foam with PA hook-and-loop fabric Strap material PA strap with PA hook-and-loop fabric Brace material Aluminium Finger cage material Vapor permeable microfi ber PU/PA 6. Sizes and part numbers overview Breite Art.-Nr.

  • Page 30: Transfer Of The Brace

    Manusan ® 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 hinge checked by an authorized specialist dealer for safe and proper operation.
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