Otto Bock Derma Protection Instructions For Use Manual page 6

5 Preparing the product for use
5.1 Size selection
1) Determine the circumference at the height of the medial tibial plat­
eau.
2) If required for the sealing sleeve: Determine the circumference
20 cm above the medial tibial plateau.
3) Select the sealing sleeve size that corresponds to the resulting
measurement. The next smaller size can be chosen as an alternat­
ive.
4) Check the fit of the sealing sleeve.
5.2 Assembling
Sealing sleeve
1) Turn the gel side in the lower half of the sealing sleeve inside out.
2) Apply the sealing sleeve to the socket brim and unroll the half that
was turned inside out over the prosthetic socket.
6 Use
CAUTION
Use of powder (e.g. baby powder or talcum)
Skin irritation on the residual limb and loss of function of prosthetic
components due to clogging with particles or deprivation of lubric­
ant
► Keep the product away from powders.
NOTICE
Mechanical overload
Impaired functionality due to mechanical damage
► Check the product for damage prior to each use.
► Do not use the product if its functionality has been impaired.
► Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspec­
tion by the manufacturer's customer service, etc.).
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6.1 Donning the prosthesis
Prerequisite: The liner (and, if necessary, a residual limb sock)
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has been applied.
1) Roll the upper half of the sealing sleeve down to the prosthetic
socket.
2) If a gaiter is being used: Roll the gaiter down over the socket
brim.
3) Slide the residual limb into the prosthetic socket.
4) If a gaiter is being used: Roll the gaiter up, avoiding wrinkles
wherever possible.
5) Roll the sealing sleeve up over the knee. Avoid wrinkles, air pock­
ets and soft tissue displacement as you do so.
6.2 Cleaning and Care
NOTICE
Use of improper cleaning agents
Damage to the product due to use of improper cleaning agents
► Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
1) Unroll the sealing sleeve from the prosthetic socket.
2) Hand wash the sealing sleeve in warm water (30 °C) using neutral
detergent (e.g. 453H10=1 Ottobock Derma Clean).
NOTICE! Do not wring out the sealing sleeve, as this could
damage it.
3) Rinse the sealing sleeve thoroughly with clear water until all deter­
gent residues have been removed.
4) Put a hand towel into the sealing sleeve and leave the sealing
sleeve to dry lying flat on a drying rack.
7 Disposal
In some jurisdictions it is not permissible to dispose of the product
with unsorted household waste. Improper disposal can be harmful to
health and the environment. Observe the information provided by the
responsible authorities in your country regarding return, collection
and disposal procedures.