FIOR & GENTZ NEURO HiSWING Instructions For Use Manual
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- Page 1 Instructions for Use for Patients System Ankle Joint NEURO HiSWING...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Page Instructions for Use for Patients System Ankle Joint NEURO HiSWING Safety Instructions 1.1 Classification of the Safety Instructions 1.2 All Instructions for Your Safety 2.1 Intended Use 2.2 Indication 2.3 Contraindication 2.4 Qualification 2.5 Application Using the Orthosis 3.1 Adjusting the Ankle Joint Angle when Walking Uphill and Downhill 3.2 Increase the Range of Motion When Sitting 3.3 Adjusting the Ankle Joint Angle when Climbing Stairs 3.4 Adjusting the Ankle Joint Angle for Wearing Shoes with Different Heel Heights... -
Page 3: Instructions For Use For Patients System Ankle Joint Neuro Hiswing
Instructions for Use for Patients System Ankle Joint NEURO HiSWING Dear Patient, You have received an individually produced orthosis with a high quality FIOR & GENTZ system ankle joint from a qualified specialist in orthopaedic technology. Safety Instructions Classification of the Safety Instructions Important information about a possible dangerous situation which, if not avoided, DANGER leads to death or irreversible injuries. - Page 4 WARNING Risk of Falling Due to Permanent Higher Load Do not engage in sport activities with the orthosis that expose it to excessive load. If your patient data has changed (e.g. due to weight gain, growth or increased activity), consult a qualified specialist in orthopaedic technology and have them check the suitability of your orthosis with regard to the changed load.
- Page 5 WARNING Risk of Falling Due to Changes to the Orthosis If you notice any changes on the orthosis (e.g. loosely attached joint components, loosened screws, play in the system joint, change in performance or changed spring forces), immediately contact a qualified specialist in orthopaedic technology.
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Page 6: Intended Use
Intended Use The FIOR & GENTZ system ankle joints must be used exclusively for the orthotic treatment of the lower extremity. The system joint is only allowed to be used for producing an AFO or a KAFO. Every system joint influences the orthosis’ function and thus also the function of the leg. Indication The indications for the treatment with an orthosis for the lower extremity are insecurities that lead to a pathological gait.This can be caused, for example, by paralyses, structurally conditioned deformities/... -
Page 7: Using The Orthosis
Using the Orthosis For safety reasons, it is not possible to change the ankle joint angle of the orthosis when one of the spring units of the system joint is loaded. If you push the lever upwards while one of the spring units is loaded, a safety mechanism engages. -
Page 8: Increase The Range Of Motion When Sitting
Increase the Range of Motion When Sitting Via the lever, you can increase the range of motion of the system joint by 34° in order to relax your foot muscles when sitting or to put on or take off the orthosis. Proceed as follows: 1 Push the lever upwards when sitting. -
Page 9: Adjusting The Ankle Joint Angle For Wearing Shoes With Different Heel Heights
Adjusting the Ankle Joint Angle for Wearing Shoes with Different Heel Heights Via the lever, you can change the ankle joint angle to prepare the orthosis for wearing shoes with a different heel height. Proceed as follows: 1 Place the orthosis in the shoe (fig. 6). You can also make this adjustment while wearing the orthosis and the shoe. -
Page 10: Dirt Removal
Dirt Removal Remove dirt from the system joint on a regular basis. Use a dry cloth and clean the system joint only superficially. Then, remove visible dust and lint from the mechanics by using tweezers. Check the orthosis in straight and flexed position. Storage We recommend not storing the system joint in a damp environment. -
Page 11: Ce Conformity
CE Conformity We declare that our medical devices as well as our accessories for medical devices are in conformity with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745. Therefore, the FIOR & GENTZ products bear the CE marking. Legal Information With the purchase of this product, our General Terms and Conditions of Business Transactions, Sales, Delivery and Payment will apply. -
Page 12: 10. Handing Over The Orthosis
10. Handing Over the Orthosis When handing over the orthosis to the patient, parents or care team by the qualified specialist in orthopaedic technology, they also received the instructions for use for patients as well as the orthosis service passport. The functions and handling of the orthosis were explained in detail by means of these instructions for use. - Page 13 ORTHOSIS SERVICE PASSPORT Have you not yet received an orthosis service passport? Ask the qualified specialist in orthopaedic technology! Gesellschaft für Entwicklung und Vertrieb Dorette-von-Stern-Straße 5 +49 4131 24445-0 info@fior-gentz.de von orthopädietechnischen Systemen mbH 21337 Lüneburg (Germany) +49 4131 24445-57 www.fior-gentz.com...
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