Application; Removal; Cleaning; Disinfection - Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual

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6.2 Application

Note the 647G1337 instructions for use of the 17KO1=* C-Brace knee joint.
1) Sit on the front edge of a chair.
2) Put the lining stocking onto the leg or use long trousers.
3) Put on the compensating shoe.
4) Optional: Put on the calf and thigh pads.
5) Open all clamp fasteners of the thigh and lower leg sleeves.
6) Open all hook-and-loop closures of the foot component.
7) The knee joint of the DTO is extended.
8) Insert the foot with the shoe into the foot component. In doing so, position the lower leg in the lower leg sleeve.
9) Close the hook-and-loop closures of the foot component.
10) Extend the knee joint and apply the DTO to the thigh and lower leg.
11) Close the clamp fasteners of the thigh and lower leg sleeves.
12) Get up off the chair.
13) Optional: Retighten all closures.
14) Check the correct fit of the DTO.

6.3 Removal

Note the 647G1337 instructions for use of the 17KO1=* C-Brace knee joint.
1) Sit on a chair.
2) Open the clamp fasteners on the lower leg and thigh sleeves.
3) Open the hook-and-loop closure on the foot component and get out of the foot component.
4) Open the hook-and-loop closure on the compensating shoe and get out of the shoe.
5) Take the DTO off to the side.
6) Extend the DTO in the knee joint and fasten the closures.
7) Set the DTO aside.

7 Cleaning

1) Clean the product with a damp cloth and mild soap (e.g. Ottobock 453H10=1 Derma Clean) when needed.
Ensure that no liquid penetrates into the system component(s).
2) Dry the product with a lint-free cloth and allow it to air dry fully.

8 Disinfection

• Prior to use on another user, clean the product with a colourless, alcohol-free disinfectant.
• Wipe all parts of the product with a disinfectant.

9 Disposal

Return the product to the manufacturer for disposal.
17T1=* C-Brace DTO
Align the holder tube as close to perpendicular (90°) to
the floor as possible.
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