8368 Genu Direxa Stable Wraparound - Ottobock 8359 Gebrauchsanweisung

CAUTION
Incorrect or excessively tight application
Risk of local pressure and constriction of blood vessels and nerves due to improper or exces­
sively tight application
► Ensure that the brace is applied properly and fits correctly.
INFORMATION
After correct adjustment, leave the rear hook-and-loop closures fastened.
8359 Genu Direxa Stable
> Open all hook-and-loop closures on the brace.
> The patient sits on the front edge of a chair.
1) Hold the brace on both sides with the donning loops (item 1) and pull it over the knee until the
patella cutout (item 4) is centered on the patella (see fig. 1 and see fig. 2).
2) Fasten the wide hook-and-loop closure at the top (see fig. 2, item 2).
3) Fasten the wide hook-and-loop closure at the bottom (see fig. 2, item 6).
4) The two wide hook-and-loop closures at the rear may only be adjusted and fastened by quali­
fied personnel (see fig. 2, item 7 and item 10).
5) Fasten the lower front hook-and-loop closure (see fig. 2, item 5).
6) Fasten the upper front hook-and-loop closure (see fig. 2, item 3).
7) The two hook-and-loop closures at the rear may only be adjusted and fastened by qualified
personnel (see fig. 2, item 8 and item 9, and see fig. 3). Optional: For the corresponding
indication, fasten the hook-and-loop closures crosswise (see fig. 4).

8368 Genu Direxa Stable wraparound

> Open all hook-and-loop closures on the brace.
> The patient sits on the front edge of a chair.
1) Wrap the brace around the knee from behind (see fig. 5).
2) Center the patella cutout over the patella (see fig. 6).
3) Fasten the hook-and-loop closure below the patella cutout while applying tension. Make sure
that the hook-and-loop sections are placed over one another (see fig. 6).
4) Fasten the hook-and-loop closure above the patella cutout while applying tension. Make sure
that the hook-and-loop sections are placed over one another (see fig. 6).
5) Fasten the wide hook-and-loop closure at the top (see fig. 7, item 2).
6) Fasten the wide hook-and-loop closure at the bottom (see fig. 7, item 6).
7) The two wide hook-and-loop closures at the rear may only be adjusted and fastened by quali­
fied personnel (see fig. 7, item 7 and item 10).
8) Fasten the lower front hook-and-loop closure (see fig. 7, item 5).
9) Fasten the upper front hook-and-loop closure (see fig. 7, item 3).
10) The two hook-and-loop closures at the rear may only be adjusted and fastened by qualified
personnel (see fig. 7, item 8 and item 9, and see fig. 3). Optional: For the corresponding
indication, fasten the hook-and-loop closures crosswise (see fig. 4).
5.3 Cleaning
NOTICE
Use of improper cleaning agents
Damage to the product due to use of improper cleaning agents
► Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
1) Pull the black strap upwards to remove the bracket over the joint bar (see fig. 8).
2) Pull the joint bars out of the brace (see fig. 9).
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