Donning The Device; Fitting Advice - Blatchford Silcare Walk SWTTCP22 Instructions D'utilisation

9 Donning the Device

Care must be taken during donning/doffing not to damage the device with fingernails,
sharp jewelry or the locking pin.
Do NOT pull or stretch the device.
1. Invert the device so that its silicone side
points externally.
2. Align the locking pin with the long axis of
the residual limb. (Locking liner only.)
3. Roll the device on the residual limb while
releasing any trapped air.
After donning the device, allow the user to wear it
for 10 minutes. If the user feels numbness, tingling
or any unusual sensation within 10 minutes, do the
following:
4. Doff the device, and wait until normal sensation returns.
5. Don the device again.
6. If the user feels numbness, tingling or any unusual sensation again, stop using the
device.

10 Fitting Advice

Cushion
The device must be worn in conjunction with an air-
tight sleeve.
Locking
When using a locking liner the integrated matrix
should finish just below fibula head/patella tendon
level.
The locking pin must always follow the long axis of
the residual limb. (See diagrams.)
The pin should be secured by applying
Loctite 243 to the threads of the locking pin.
Torque the locking pin to 3 Nm, or tighten it with
your fingers by either 1/8 to 1/4 of a turn.
Locking Pin
Shoulder
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