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an increase in arterial blood pressure is not
recommended.
Precautions
It is recommended that a healthcare professional
adjust back frame to the shape of the patient's back
before first use.
If necessary, the healthcare professional who
prescribed or delivered the device can cut the frame
pouch and straps to the desired length with scissors.
Verify the product's integrity before every use.
Wear the device above thin clothing.
Do not use the device if it is damaged.
Choose the appropriate size to fit the patient, referring
to the size chart.
Strictly comply with your healthcare professional's
prescription and recommendations for use.
The use of a medical device by a child, should be done
under the supervision of an adult or a healthcare
professional.
For hygiene and performance reasons, do not re-use
the product for another patient.
Do not wear the product in direct contact with skin
(risk of pinching).
Do not wear the device close to machines (risk of
becoming caught).
Do not wear the product in a medical imaging
machine.
Do not wear the product when driving a vehicle.
Do not wear the product while sleeping.
Consult a health professional if discomfort or pain
occurs.
Undesirable side-effect
Any serious incidents occurring related to the device
should be reported to the manufacturer and to the
competent authority of the Member State in which the
user and/or patient is resident.
Instructions for use/Application
Back frame adjustment
Measure the height of the patient's spine such that the
lower edge of the back frame is level with the coccyx
and the upper edge is level with thoracic vertebra T1 Ⓐ .
Loosen the four screws slightly and adjust the frame
height before tightening the screws. ❷ Ⓑ
Without using tools or heat source, adjust the frame to
the curve of the patient's back.
Insert the fitted frame into the back pouch.
Shorten the pouch to the defined frame length by
cutting it with scissors. Ⓒ
Strap adjustment
Ask the patient to tighten the straps until they are flat
against his/ her body, such that they straighten the
back slightly and stabilise the spine.
Shorten the straps used to tighten the back section
using scissors. ❸ Ⓓ
Fit the hooks back onto each strap.
Fitting the device
Open the belt and lay it out completely flat so that you
can see the handles. ❻
Check that the two tightening handles are fully
retracted.
If necessary, unhook them and separate the two back
parts by pulling the ends of the belt, then fasten the
handles again.
Put on the brace in the same manner as a backpack. Ⓔ
Position the belt around the waist, placing your hands
in the finger loops ❺ located on the abdominal panels.
Ⓕ
The tightening back pads must be positioned
outwards (i.e. not against the skin).
The lacing section must be centred over the spine: the
pads should be positioned on either side of the spine.
The bottom of the belt must stop at the top of the
crease between the buttocks.
The Thuasne logo indicates which way up the belt
should be put on.
Fasten the belt : right side over left side, without
pulling too tight or applying any particular pressure. Ⓖ
Adjust the tightness using the two handles ❻: pull
them forwards then fold them flat against the front of
the belt, where they attach like a touch fastener. ⒽⒾ
These two handles can be used to adjust the level of
compression as required throughout the day ❻.
Position the sternum support ❹ and adjust the
tightness; it should be positioned over the sternum,
above the chest, without compressing the thorax Ⓙ
Adjust strap tension ❸ and place the hooks on the
self-fastening surface. ⓀⓁ
Avoid placing the hooks against the tightening system
thread as they can cause damage.
Washing instructions
Remove the back frame before washing. Close the
self-fastening tabs before washing. Machine washable
at 30 °C. Do not machine wash the device more than
10 times. Do not dry clean. Do not use detergents,
fabric softeners or aggressive products (products
containing chlorine). Do not tumble-dry. Do not iron.
Squeeze out excess water. Dry away from any direct
heat source (radiator, sun, etc.). Dry flat.
Storage
Store at room temperature, preferably in the original
packaging.
Disposal
Dispose of the product with household waste (no
special disposal conditions).
* Study conducted in-house on a panel of 13 people,
July 2019.
This medical device is a regulated health product with
CE marking.
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