Download Print this page

Fitting Instructions - medi protect.Co Instructions For Use Manual

Functional knee brace
Hide thumbs Also See for protect.Co:

Advertisement

Available languages
  • EN

Available languages

  • ENGLISH, page 5
English
Important notes
Only change the extension and flexion
limits on instruction from your doctor or
orthotist to do so. In order to prevent
hyperextension, always insert extension
wedges or 0° wedges. The wedges define
the exact excursion of the orthosis. In
difficult soft-tissue conditions, e.g.
where the soft-tissues are under
compression, it may be necessary to
insert the larger wedge to limit the joint
movement to the desired excursion. In
addition, make sure that the orthosis
joints are correctly positioned: the
middles of the joints should be level with
the upper border of the patella. The joint
must lie behind the midline of the leg.

Fitting instructions

• Undo all straps and the two hook and
loop strips.
• Now put your leg into a 45-degree
angle flexion position. Wrap the brace
tightly around your leg from the back
and close it with the two hook and loop
strips (Image 1).
• Make sure that the kneecap is
positioned centrally in the space for
the patella. Position the brace so that
the middles of the hinges are level with
the upper border of the kneecap and
just behind the lateral centre line of
the leg (Image 2).
• First, fasten the lower calf strap (Image
3) and then the upper thigh strap
(Image 4).
• Next, fasten the strap directly below
the kneecap (Image 5).
• Finally, fasten the remaining lower
thigh strap (Image 6).
• If possible, walk a few steps in order to
check that the brace is in the correct
position (Image 7).
Please adjust the position as required.
Care instructions
Please close the hook and loop fasteners
before washing and remove the
ortheses. Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation and
material wear.
• Wash the product by hand, preferably
using medi clean washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
    
Storage instructions
Keep the brace in a dry place and do not
expose to direct sunlight.
Material composition
Polyamide, elastane, aluminum, PU,
polyester
Liability
The manufacturer's liability will become
void if the product is not used as
intended. Please also refer to the
corresponding safety information and
instructions in this manual.
Disposal
The product can be disposed
of in the domestic waste.
In the event of any complaints regarding
the product such as damage to the fabric
or a fault in the fit, please report to your
specialist medical retailer directly. Only
serious incidents which could lead to a
significant deterioration in health or to
death are to be reported to the
manufacturer or the relevant authorities
in the EU member state. The criteria for
serious incidents are defined in Section
2, No. 65 of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745
(MDR). The traceability of this product is
assured via a UDI code
.

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the protect.Co and is the answer not in the manual?