Use; Application; Removal - Otto Bock 17KO1 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Use

10 Use
INFORMATION
Before each use, check the product for functional reliability and for possible wear or damage.
Handling and use of the product must be learned before using it for the first time.
Applying and removing, sitting down and standing up as well as walking must be practised.
In general, major discomfort should not be experienced when wearing the product. The affected limb should be
checked by the patient or caregiver periodically for areas of excessive pressure. If pressure points are observed,
stop using the product and consult the O&P professional as soon as possible.

10.1 Application

INFORMATION
The individual approach to put on and take off the product should be developed in cooperation with the ortho­
paedic technician and/or therapist.
1) Open all orthosis shell closures.
2) Remove the shoe.
3) Sit on the front edge of a chair.
4) Flex the orthotic joint.
5) Insert the foot into the foot component. While doing so, position the heel and lower leg in the shell.
6) Slightly extend the leg and apply the orthosis to the thigh and lower leg.
7) Fasten the ankle closure if applicable.
8) Fasten the lower leg shell closure.
9) Fasten the thigh shell closure.
10) Retighten the top closure.
11) Put on the shoe.
12) Stand up from the chair and retighten all closures.
13) Check the correct fit of the orthosis.
CAUTION
Pinching skin in the area of the closures
Injuries and swelling due to disruption of blood circulation to the skin in the area of the closures.
► Do not over-tighten the closures when applying the product.

10.2 Removal

INFORMATION
Before sitting down, check whether adequate resistance is provided for support while sitting down. If a MyMode
with very high or very low stance phase flexion resistance is activated, the Cockpit app must be used to switch
back to basic mode before sitting down. Basic mode can also be activated by switching the product off and back
on again.
1) Sit on a chair.
2) Open the orthosis shell closures.
3) Take off the orthosis.
4) Fasten the orthosis shell closures.
5) Store the orthosis and charge the battery if possible.
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