Content Page Information Safety Instructions 2.1 Classification of the Safety Instructions 2.2 All Instructions for a Safe Handling of the e-Cast Intended Use Functioning of the e-Cast Scope of Delivery Putting the e-Cast Operator Device into Operation e-Cast Sensors 7.1 Sensor Types 7.2 Activating the Sensors...
Important information about a possible situation which, if not avoided, leads to NOTICE damage of the product. All Instructions for a Safe Handling of the e-Cast WARNING Risk of Injury Due to Improper Handling of the Operator Device Use the operator device as described in these instructions for use. The operator device is a sensitive electronic device with an integrated lithium-ion battery.
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NOTICE Failure of Function Due to Missing O-Ring Reinsert the O-ring before closing the sensor as described in these instructions for use, as otherwise water may enter the sensor. NOTICE Failure of Function Due to Improper Shock Loads Handle the sensors with care and do not expose them to great shocks, e.g. by falling down or hammer blows.
Intended Use The e-Cast is used for checking the joint angles. With an operator device you can control the leg position while making the negative cast, which makes it possible to cast professionally and correct the position easily with the patient lying or standing. The e-Cast must be handled by a professionally trained user.
Putting the e-Cast Operator Device into Operation Menu Menu Arrow button Menu and Off New measurement New measurement to go up button Saved measurements Saved measurements Delete measurements Delete measurements Settings Settings Confirmation Arrow button button for to go down choosing fig.
- Place the case in such a way that the sensors in it are upside down. - Lay down the case in such a way that the sensors in it are face down, meaning the printed side is facing down. You can also find information on storing sensors on the sticker in your e-Cast case.
Attaching the Sensors Stick one of the delivered glue dots to each of the three sensors. Attach the sensors to the corresponding spot on the leg which is wrapped in compression film (fig. 4). Make sure that the sensors are attached firmly and that they are not upside down.
Main Menu of the e-Cast Operator Device In the main menu of the operator device you can start a new measurement, view a saved measurement, delete measurements or access the settings. To go to the main menu, press the Menu button.
5 Have the patient stand in their individual normal posture (fig. 8). Make sure that the position is the correct one because this is the one saved by the operator device and therefore it is decisive for the negative cast. The patient has to stay in this position for some seconds without moving until Press OK appears again.
Settings 8.4.1 Display Options When displaying the correct position, you can always see the dorsiflex- ion and plantar flexion of the ankle and the flexion and extension of the knee. In the menu item Display options (fig. 13), you can choose Display options Display options whether you would also like to see the pronation-supination of the...
Update sensors Update sensors 8.4.7 Calibrate Sensors In order to ensure that your measurements with the e-Cast are as exact as possible and to minimise any deviations of these measurements, you fig. 18 should calibrate all sensors once a year and after each battery replace- ment.
D D - - P P graph 7.3). fig. 23 10. Charging the e-Cast Operator Device The operator device has a rechargeable battery. To charge the operator device, connect it to the delivered cable and adapter. 11. Updating the e-Cast Operator Device When a new update is available, the operator device can be updated with the delivered cable via “Software Updates”...
It is also possible to disinfect the sensors. 14. Advice on Production Techniques For information on how to proceed when using the e-Cast also see the fold-out poster (see QR code, fig. 25) included in the e-Cast case.
15. Short Guide for a New Measurement 1 Go to the menu item New measurement and choose between new or previously created patient data. In the first case, decide which orthosis type (KAFO, AFO or KO) you would like to produce for which leg (left or right).
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