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Albrecht CDS KNEE BRACE EXTENSION User Instructions

Knee orthosis dynamic spring-loaded knee orthosis
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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 K N E E B R A C E E X T E N S I O N ® K N E E O R T H O S I S D Y N A M I C S P R I N G - L O A D E D K N E E O R T H O S I S...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® 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 ..................... 1.8.
  • Page 3 User Instructions 2.3. Attaching of the brace by the orthopaedic technician ...... 2.3.1. Deactivate the spring tension ............2.3.2. Attach the brace to the leg ............2.3.3. Adjust strap lengths as necessary ..........2.3.4. Final adjustment ................2.3.5. Activate the spring tension .............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The albrecht GmbH company, as the albrecht GmbH directly, before you use the manufacturer solely responsible, declares Knee Brace Extension | CDS brace. This particularly applies to the safety that the ®...

  • Page 5: Indications

    User Instructions the set spring tension. • surgery – Infinitely variable adjustment of the • before and after knee replacement redression range • arthrosis and chromic polyarthritis (Size L/L, L/M, L/S, M/S) • to prevent recurring contractures following – Adjustment of the redression range arthrolysis in 10°...

  • Page 6: Contraindications

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions person. • The product as delivered is not sterile. 1.8. Contraindications • Contact your physician immediately in the event of an allergic reaction. • Bony obstruction, osteoporosis thrombophlebitis • Please note that cushioned sections can heat up under direct sunlight.

  • Page 7: Warranty

    User Instructions 1.10. 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

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® 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 - Size L/L, L/M, L/S, M/S

    User Instructions 2.1.2. Setting the shell components – size L/L, L/M, L/S, M/S 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.

  • Page 10: Setting The Textile Shell Components - Size S/S, Xs/Xs, Xxs

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions 2.1.3. Setting the textile shell components – size S/S, XS/XS, XXS The textile shells can be moved along the rod by 2,5 cm. Loosen the screws on the shell components with the supplied tool without unscrewing them completely.

  • Page 11: Setting The Hinge

    User Instructions 2.2. Setting the hinge 2.2.1. Adjusting the position of the redression and limitation range for CDS Knee Braces Extension – size S/S, XS/XS, XXS ® Knee Braces Extension Junior You can adjust the position of ® S/S, XS/XS, XXS are constructed on the redression range in 10°...

  • Page 12: Setting The Limitation For Cds ® Knee Braces Extension - Size L/L, L/M, M/L, M/S

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions 2.2.2. Setting the limitation for CDS Knee Braces Extension ® – size L/L, L/M, M/L, M/S The limitation restricts the range of motion. All steps must be executed identically with both hinges. Extension and the redression range are limited by the stop screw.

  • Page 13: Fine Adjustment For Cds ® Knee Braces Extension - Size L/L, L/M, M/L, M/S

    User Instructions 2.2.3. Fine adjustment for CDS Knee Braces Extension ® – size L/L, L/M, M/L, M/S 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 14: Inserting The Stop Wedge For Cds ® Knee Braces Extension - Size L/L, L/M, M/L, M/S

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions 2.2.4. Inserting the stop wedge for CDS Knee Braces Extension ® – size L/L, L/M, M/L, M/S Flexion can be limited with the stop wedge. All steps must be executed identically with both hinges. Before adjusting the flexion limitation you must activate the spring tension.

  • Page 15: Attaching Of The Brace By The Orthopaedic Technician

    User Instructions 2.3. Attaching 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 switches on both hinges To facilitate attaching of the brace to “off”. on the patient, adjust the length of all brace straps to their maximum Bring the brace as far into flexion...

  • Page 16: Attach The Brace To The Leg

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions 2.3.2. Attach the brace to the leg The patient bends the leg to an angle of about 30° to 45°. Now attach the brace to the patient’s leg from in front. Ensure that the pivots of the brace hinges match the physiological pivots of the knee.
  • Page 17 User Instructions Size S/S, XS/XS, XXS Ensure that the hinges are as parallel to one another as possible to ensure proper function of the brace. www.albrechtgmbh.com...

  • Page 18: Adjust Strap Lengths As Necessary

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® 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. First fasten the upper calf strap. Then fasten the upper shin strap.
  • Page 19 User Instructions Fasten the anterior thigh strap further from the knee. Fasten the posterior thigh strap next to the knee. Fasten the anterior thigh strap next to the knee. Size L/L, L/M, L/S, M/S Size S/S, XS/XS, XXS www.albrechtgmbh.com...
  • Page 20 Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions Fasten the lower calf strap. Fasten the lower shin strap. If necesssary, the additional strap padding supplied with the product can be attached under the straps. Size L/L, L/M, L/S, M/S Size S/S, XS/XS, XXS...

  • Page 21: Final Adjustment

    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 thecirculation. The shell elements are anatomically contoured.

  • Page 22: Activate The Spring Tension

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions 2.3.5. Activate the spring tension To activate the spring tension, turn the switches on both hinges 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 23: 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 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 24 Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions Size S/S, XS/XS, XXS Torque in Nm hinge ® Nano hinge ® Settings hinge (size L/L, L/M, L/S, M/S) ® Nano hinge (size S/S, XS/XS, XXS) ®...

  • Page 25: Changing The Spring Tension

    User Instructions 2.3.7. 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 hinge. By turning clockwise or towards + the spring tension is increased and it is decreased by turning anticlockwise or towards -.

  • Page 26: Handling By The Patient

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® 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 switches on both hinges to “off”. Bring the brace into flexion. Size L/L, L/M, L/S, M/S Size S/S, XS/XS, XXS...
  • Page 27 User Instructions 3 - 6 To remove the brace, only open the clips and do not unthread the straps. For S/S, XS/XS, XXS you must open and close the straps in order to attach and remove the brace. Take off the brace. Size L/L, L/M, L/S, M/S www.albrechtgmbh.com...
  • Page 28 Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions Size S/S, XS/XS, XXS...

  • Page 29: Putting On The Brace

    User Instructions 3.2. Putting on the brace Place the brace on your leg from above. Close the clips in the stated order. For S/S, XS/XS, XXS you must open and close the straps in order to attach and remove the brace. First fasten the upper calf strap.
  • Page 30 Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions Size S/S, XS/XS, XXS We wish you a successful course of treatment and are available for further questions.

  • Page 31: Cleaning, Maintenance And Disinfection

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

  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions 5. Technical data Name Material Weight 1048g 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 Hinge / ®...

  • Page 33: Transfer Of The Brace

    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 brace checked by an authorized specialist dealer for safe and proper operation.
  • Page 34 Knee Brace Extension | Junior ® User Instructions...
  • Page 35 User Instructions www.albrechtgmbh.com...
  • Page 36 P AT E N T S : E P 0 8 4 1 0 4 4 / U S 5 , 9 5 4 , 6 7 7 / E P 3 3 5 2 7 1 3 F U R T H E R P A T E N T S P E N D I N G V E R S I O N : E N 0 8 .

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