Bledsoe Thruster RLF Application Instructions

Bledsoe Thruster RLF
Application Instructions
MUSCLE-POWERED, FUNCTIONAL KNEE BRACE FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS
This device is offered for sale by or on the order of a physician or other qualified medical professional. This device is not intended for reuse on a second patient.
indications: Thruster RLF MA is indicated for Medial Unicompartmental Gonarthrosis. Thruster RLF LA is indicated for Lateral Unicompartmental Gonarthrosis. Each
brace may help to relieve symptoms of pain and inflammation. These braces are designed to aid in delaying osteotomy or total joint procedures, to increase daily walking
time while increasing activities, and to aid in slowing the progression of the condition. These braces are also indicated for post-operative or post-injury application following
collateral ligament injury or reconstruction (when worn on the opposite side from the injury) to relieve stress on these healing structures and post-meniscal repairs.
contraindications: Thruster RLF MA is contraindicated for Lateral Unicompartmental Osteoarthritis. Thruster RLF LA is contraindicated for Medial Unicompartmental
Osteoarthritis. Both are contraindicated for tri- or bi-compartmental osteoarthritis, or for knees with injury or chronic stretch of the collateral ligament on the same side of the
leg as the brace placement.
Warning: Do not leave this device in the trunk of a car on a hot day or in any other place where the temperature may exceed 150° F (65° C) for any extended period
of time. if any additional pain or symptoms occur while using this device, discontinue use and seek medical attention.
Warranty: This device is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days for wraps, pads, straps and normal wear components,
12 months on all other parts and 3 years against hinge breakage. These warranties apply to devices that have not been modified or subjected to misuse, abuse or neglect.
This device is expressly subject to Bedsoe's Product Line Warranty. Copies of this limited warranty can be obtained from your medical professional, via the Internet at
www.bledsoebrace.com or by calling (888) 253-3763.
MAnUFACTURED By:
Bledsoe Brace systems™
2601 Pinewood Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75051 UsA
1-888-BLEDsOE
customer care
972-647-0884
local phone
972-606-0649
international Fax
www.bledsoebrace.com
please contact the sales representative in your area or Bledsoe Brace systems directly.
CP020218 Rev D 01/07
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