Definition; Indications; Contraindications; Warning And Safety Instructions - Kinetec Maestra Manuel D'utilisation

1. Definition

The device Kinetec Maestra™ presents the exclusive advantage of offering a large range of options for the
passive mobilisation of the various joints of the hand and wrist:
The forearm, wrist, thumb, long fingers.

2. Indications

Tenolysis.
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Aponeurectomies for Dupuytren's disease.
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Interphalangeal and metacarpophalangeal
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arthroplasties.
Metacarpophalangeal arthrolyses.
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Tenoarthrolyses.
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Osteosynthesised fractures.
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Rheumatoid or neurological stiffness, or
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stiffness after burns.
Tendon sutures.
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Algodystrophies.
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Capsulotomies.
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Synovectomies.
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4. Contraindications

Rheumatoid arthritis in the inflammatory phase, algodystrophy in the inflammatory phase (hyper painful),
para-osteo-arthroplasty, unhealed infected wounds, bone cancer, infectious arthritis, deformed joint
surfaces, paralysed limbs (atonic or spastic), non-stabilised fractures.

5. Warning and safety instructions

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Kinetec Maestra™
The machine must be installed and commissioned according to the information
provided in this manual.
If you need any assistance in the assembly, use or maintenance of the device, please
contact your KINETEC distributor.
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The practitioner determines the protocol and ensures its proper implementation
(settings, session duration and frequency of use).
Run a cycle with the device unloaded before installing the patient on the machine.
For optimum safety, always give the hand control to the patient before starting the
system. The patient must know the start/stop/reverse function on the hand control,
see page 6.
To avoid the parameters being changed, lock the machine's hand control before
giving it to the patient, see page 6.
Danger, risk of explosion: Do not use the machine with anaesthetic gas or in an
environment that is rich in oxygen.
For Type B Class I devices, and to avoid all risks of electric shock, the machine should
only be connected to a power supply that has protective earthing, see page 5.
Before using this machine, always check that the electrical socket is in good condition
and is suitable for the splint power supply cord. Only use the original cable supplied
with the machine. Check that the cables remain free around the device so that they
do not get damaged.
Before using this machine, always check that the machine is not damaged, in
particular the protective housings.
In case of electromagnetic interference with other devices move the device.
Please do not touch the fixed or moving parts while the unit is running: pinching or
crushing risk. Keep children and pets away from the machine.
Modifying the machine in any way is strictly forbidden.
Always check the motion parameters displayed on the hand control before starting
the device.
Only the accessories, spare parts and supplies described in this manual should be
used with this machine.
Do not connect the device to other devices not described in this manual.
If unforeseen events or malfunctions occur, please contact your KINETEC
Wireless communications devices, such as domestic wireless devices in networks,
mobile phones, wireless telephones and their base stations and walkie-talkies, may
affect the machine. You are recommended to keep at least a distance d between
these devices and the machine. See the table on page 23.

3. Clinical Benefits

Effectively breaks the vicious circle of:
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trauma  immobility  effusion  atrophy.
Prevents joint stiffness.
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Speeds the recovery of post-operative range
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of motion.
Maintains the quality of the joint surface.
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Promotes joint cartilage healing.
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Provides immediate post-operative
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continuous passive motion.
Reduces hospitalization time.
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Reduces the need for pain medication.
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Visual feedback for users.
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Realization of postures (resting, stretching
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muscles).
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