UNITED ORTHO FKB STEP-THRU 300741-01 Fitting Instructions

RANGE OF MOTION – HINGE ADJUSTMENT
The brace is shipped with a 0° hinge extension stop installed.
Additional extension (EXT) and flexion (FLEX) stops are included with
RANGE OF MOTION – HINGE ADJUSTMENT
each brace, as well as the tools required to change the stops.
This brace is shipped with a 0° hinge extension stop installed. Additional
When changing FLEX or EXT stops, be sure that the screws are
extension (EXT) and flexion (FLEX) stops are included with each brace,
tightened securely and that both medial and lateral hinge stops are
along with a tool to use to change the stops. (A typical ballpoint pen
identical. The following EXT & FLEX stops are included:
will also work.) When changing EXT or FLEX stops, be sure that the
stops are fully inserted into the hinge and that both medial and lateral EXT: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, 40°, 50°
hinge stops are identical. Identical EXT and FLEX stops may be used FLEX: 45°, 60°, 75°, 90°, LOCKOUT
simultaneously for knee immobilization.
ADJUSTING FLEX & EXT STOPS
EXT: 00, 100, 200, 300 1. REMOVING CONDYLE PAD | FLEX: 00, 100, 200, 300, 450, 600, 900
Remove the condyle pads by detaching them from the inside of
ADJUSTING FLEX AND EXT STOPS the hinge.
2. REMOVE SCREW
1. INSTALLING STOPS
Remove the EXT stop screw by using the Allen wrench provided
Each stop is labeled with an E (EXT) or F (FLEX) and the degree of
(turn counter-clockwise to remove). Remove the pre-installed 0°
control provided. Insert the desired stop into the appropriate side of
EXT stop.
the hinge with the degree numbers facing up. EXT stops go on the
anterior side (front) and FLEX stops go on the posterior side (back)
3. INSTALL STOP & REPLACE SCREW
of the hinge. NOTE: When installing identical EXT and FLEX stops
Choose the proper EXT or FLEX stop and screw into place as
for immobilization, always install the FLEX stops on both hinges before
illustrated below. NOTE: The FLEX stop must be inserted between
installing the EXT stops.
the hinge plates.
IMPORTANT: Replace the medial and lateral hinge with the same
2. REMOVING STOPS
degree EXT or FLEX stops. Do not over-tighten screws.
Insert the tool or a ballpoint pen into the opening of the hinge. While
4. NOTE: A Lockout Stop is included and can be used in combination
keeping moderate pressure, remove the stop with an outward prying
with the 0° EXT Stop to immobilize the knee.
motion. NOTE: When removing EXT and FLEX stops that were used for
immobilization, always remove the EXT stops before removing the
FLEX stops.
IMPORTANT: Do not bend the EXT or FLEX stops open as this can
cause them to become unusable.
1a 1b
EXT Stop Adjustment
Condyle Pad Removal
Removal
NOTE: When installing identical EXT and FLEX stops for immobilization,
FLEX Stop Adjustment Lockout Stop
always install the FLEX stops on both hinges before installing the EXT
stops. When removing the stops, remove the EXT stops before
removing the FLEX stops.
BRACE CARE
Liners and pads must be removed and cleaned regularly depending
BRACE CARE
upon your activity level and perspiration.
All liners and pads are held in place by hook fasteners and can easily
Liners and pads must be removed and cleaned regularly depending
be removed from the frames, hinges and straps. Wipe or HAND WASH
upon your activity level and perspiration. All liners and pads are held
with a MILD anti-bacterial soap, rinse well, then AIR DRY. Replace and
in place by hook fasteners and can easily be removed from the frames,
position properly by pressing firmly against the fasteners.
hinges and straps. Wipe or HAND WASH with a MILD anti-bacterial
soap, rinse well, then AIR DRY. Replace and position properly by
CLEANING HINGES
pressing firmly against the fasteners.
The hinges on your brace are pre-lubricated. If sand, dirt or water gets
inside the hinges, they may require cleaning and lubrication. Remove
Lubricating the hinges is not necessary. If the hinges become difficult to
the condyle pad, open the hinge screws with the provided Allen
move or do not function properly, they may need to be repaired. This is
wrench, and clean the hinge thoroughly and re-lubricate with any
a covered warranty within the specified time frame.
common synthetic lubricant (grease) from a hardware store. Check
that the hinge is gliding smoothly and reassemble.
PARTS, SERVICE AND WARRANTY
Straps, liners and other comfort pads may need to be replaced due to
PARTS, SERVICE, & WARRANTY
normal wear and tear. If your brace requires replacement parts, you
Straps, liners and other comfort pads may need to be replaced due to
should contact the professional who assisted you in ordering and fitting
normal wear and tear. If your brace requires replacement parts, you
the brace.
should contact the professional who assisted you in ordering and
fitting the brace.
Under normal use and conditions, the frames and hinges on your brace
are covered by a one year warranty against defects in craftsmanship
Under normal use and conditions, the frames and hinges on your
and breaking. Straps, liners and other comfort pads are backed by a six
brace are covered by a one year warranty against defects in
month warranty.
craftsmanship and breaking. Straps, liners and other comfort pads are
backed by a six month warranty.
U.S. Patent No: Patent Pending
PART NUMBERS: 300741-XX; 300742-XX, 300743-30.
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United Ortho Enterprises
2235 Pennsylvania St. Fort Wayne, IN 46803
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www.United-Ortho.com
Phone: 800-227-8748
Fax: 877-688-7975
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