English - Donjoy UltraSling IV Bedienungsanleitung

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ENGLISH

BEFORE USING THE DEVICE, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY . CORRECT
APPLICATION IS VITAL TO THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE
DEVICE .
INTENDED USE / INDICATIONS: Post-operative rotator cuff repairs,
Bankart procedures, Capsular shifts, Glenohumeral dislocation/subluxation,
Soft tissue strains/repairs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: If you experience any pain, swelling,
sensation changes, or any unusual reactions while using this product,
consult your medical professional immediately.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
To ensure proper fit, product should be sized on patient pre-operatively.
Product is shipped with strapping and sling configured to address
post-op or rehab for a right shoulder/arm. To convert for left shoulder/
arm, detach sling from abductor cushion; flip cushion over so waist
buckle is to front; attach sling to outside of cushion with Velcro strips.
1. Release waist belt on cushion and forearm strap on sling (fig A).
2. Align cushion on the injured side at waist/hip level with elbow fixed
at 90º. Contoured edge of cushion should be positioned to the back
of forearm/elbow. Bring waist strap around back and attach strap with
buckle at front of pillow (fig B). Adjust strap and trim as necessary for
proper fit.
3. Place forearm into the sling with arm as far back as possible in the sling
(fig C). Secure thumb strap (i) between the thumb and forefinger at front
of sling. Secure forearm strap (ii) to sling and cushion (fig D).
4. Using your free arm reach behind your body and slip arm through
shoulder strap (fig E). This motion is similar to a putting on a backpack.
One strap should be over the unaffected shoulder (clavicular area) and
the other under the arm (straps B & C). Adjust and trim both straps for
proper fit.
5. Secure shoulder strap A through O-ring on front of sling. Adjust ALL
straps for adequate stabilization of injured shoulder (fig F). Remove
Y-tabs on strap ends and trim as needed. Replace Y-tabs and secure
straps.
FOR O .R . APPLICATION: Complete application steps 1 – 3 followed by:
Unfasten one end of auxilla (underarm) strap. The auxilla strap is strap C
for right arm or strap B for left arm. Bring shoulder strap (strap A) over and
around neck area. Feed shoulder strap through O-ring at front of sling and
secure. Bring auxilla (underarm) strap under arm and feed through flat
O-ring. Secure strap with Velcro tab.
6. For exercise and rehab detach the outside quick release buckle on sling
to increase the range of motion.
NOTE: Large, flat O-rings on front (Pectoral/Clavicle) and back (Scapula)
should be positioned for maximum patient comfort.
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