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- Page 1 U S E R I N S T R U C T I O N S C O M B I N AT I O N B R A C E C D S E L B O W / W R I S T ®...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® 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 ....................... - Page 3 User Instructions 2.2.6. Adjusting the finger plate ..............2.2.7. Optional additional length adjustment of the hand piece ....2.2.8. Optional disassembly of the thumb plate .......... 2.2.9. Adjusting the palm plate ..............2.3. Application of the brace by the orthopaedic technician .......
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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 Combination Brace CDS ®... -
Page 5: Features
User Instructions 1.7. Features 1.8. Indications • Fast disconnection and reconnection of The physician will prescribe the type of the elements by Coniungi treatment to apply based on his or her diagnostic findings. • Variable length between pivotal points In general, the device is used to treat •... -
Page 6: Satfety Instructions
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions • Please note that cushioned sections can heat 1.10. Satfety 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
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® 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 2.1.2. Setting the shell components The shell components are moveable. Loosen the screws on the shell components with the supplied tool without unscrewing them completly. 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: Length Adjustment Between Elbow And Wrist
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions 2.1.3. Length adjustment between elbow and wrist Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist can be adjusted in lenght to ensure ® the pivotal points of the brace are optimally aligned with the joints. Loosen the screws of the forearm support without fully removing them. -
Page 11: Disconnect Coniungi
User Instructions 2.1.4. Disconnect Coniungi Push the twistlock and pull the elements apart. 2.1.5. Reconnect Coniungi Ensure that the green marking points are correctly aligned. The rods can be adjusted to ensure the correct distance between the pivotal points. Please deactivate the spring force if you want to take individual parts away from the orthosis or add parts to it (see 2.3.1.). -
Page 12: Setting Of The Hinge
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions 2.2. Setting of the hinge 2.2.1. Setting the limitation for the elbow hinge The limitation restricts the range of motion. Extension and the redression range are limited by the stop screw. In a second step, the set value can be reduced up to a maximum of 15°, enabling infinitly variable adjustment of the redression range. -
Page 13: Setting The Limitation For The Wrist Hinge
User Instructions 2.2.2. Setting the limitation for the wrist hinge 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 14: Fine Adjustment For The Elbow Hinge
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions 2.2.3. Fine adjustment for the elbow hinge Fine adjustment gives you the option of infinitely variable extension limitation. Set the fine adjustment to a value between 0 and -15. The setting reduces the limitation already set by the stop screw. -
Page 15: Inserting The Stop Wedge
User Instructions 2.2.4. 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 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 16: Change The Position Of The Support On The Wrist
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions 2.2.5. Change the position of the support on the wrist The CDS joint on the hand is built on the basis of the 360° joint. With the ® 360° joint, the spring housing and the hinge rod can be pivoted against one another. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Finger Plate
User Instructions 2.2.6. 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 18: Optional Additional Length Adjustment Of The Hand Piece
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions 2.2.7. 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 to the stop. Ensure that the retaining pin of the fixing disk clicks into the hole pattern of the retaining rod. -
Page 19: Optional Disassembly Of The Thumb Plate
User Instructions 2.2.8. 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 be aware the thumb plate consists of PE material and is suitable for thermoforming. -
Page 20: Adjusting The Palm Plate
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions 2.2.9. 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 21: Application Of The Brace By The Orthopaedic Technician
User Instructions 2.3. Application of the brace by the orthopaedic technician 2.3.1. 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 22: Attaching The Brace To The Arm
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions 2.3.2. Attaching the brace to the arm Place the brace on the patient‘s arm. Ensure that the pivot of the brace hinge matches the physiological pivot of the joints. It is possible for you to adjust the arm rods to the shape of the patient‘s arm by using an orthopaedic bending iron. -
Page 23: Adjust Strap Lengths As Necessary
User Instructions 2.3.3. Adjust strap lengths as necessary Adjust the straps to the desired length and shorten them if necessary on the strap end containing the doublesided hook end. Pass the strap under the finger plate and fasten it firmly. Position the strap pad under the loop. -
Page 24: Final Adjustment
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions 2.3.4. 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. -
Page 25: Setting The Spring Tension To The Intensity Needed By The Patient
User Instructions 2.3.6. Setting the spring tension to the intensity needed by the patient Infinitely variable adjustment of the spring tension 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 26: Changing The Spring Tension
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions Torque in Nm hinge ® ® Nano hinge Settings 2.3.7. Changing the spring tension The spring tension can be adjusted according to the to treatment progress. Insert the tool as far as it will go into the side hole on the hinge. By turning clockwise or towards + the spring tension is increased and it is decreased by turning anticlockwise or towards -. -
Page 27: Handling By The Patient
User Instructions 3. Handling by the patient 3.1. Removing the brace Before removing the brace you must deactivate the spring tension. To do so, turn the switch to “off”. Then open the remaining straps by opening the clips and do not Bring the brace into flexion. -
Page 28: Cleaning, Maintenance And Disinfection
Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® 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 / Material
User Instructions 5. Technical data / material Name Material Weight 1177g 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 Name Art.-No. - Page 30 Combination Brace CDS Elbow / Wrist ® User Instructions...
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