Description And Intended Purpose; Contraindications - Blatchford Silcare Breathe SBTTCP22L Instructions D'utilisation

1 Description and Intended Purpose

These instructions are for use by the practitioner.
Please read these instructions carefully before fitting the device.
The term device is used throughout these instructions for use to refer to Silcare Breathe Cushion
Liner.
Ensure that the user understands all instructions for use, drawing particular attention to the
maintenance and safety information.
Application
This device is an interface component for use only as part of a lower limb prosthesis.
Intended for single user.
It is intended for moderate to high activity users with well covered residual limbs.
The device provides a perforated cushioned socket interface which allows moisture to pass
through the perforations keeping the skin dry. It is manufactured from biocompatible materials.
To optimise comfort ensure that the user is instructed in the correct way to handle and don/doff
the device. See Donning the Device section.
Also ensure that they are made aware of how to maintain the device and to keep it clean for
maintaining hygiene as set out in these instructions. See Maintenance section.
Activity Level
The device is suitable for users of all activities, although is best suited to users who have the
potential to achieve activity levels 3 and 4

Contraindications

• Conical residual limbs - this device may not be optimally contoured to fit conical residual
limbs.
• Users with poor hand or cognitive function might finds donning and cleaning difficult.
• Poor hygiene.
• Users whose suspension sleeve causes a bulk around their knee may be better suited with
an alternative type liner.
Clinical Benefits
• Provides cushioning for the residual limb in the socket
• Distributes in-socket pressure more evenly, compared other materials and alternative
cushioning solutions
• Improvements in residual limb health problems and wound healing, compared to non-
perforated liners
• Improved heat dissipation, compared to other temperature regulation solutions
• Removes sweat from skin interface improving proprioception.
• Patients reported a preference for their perforated liners, compared to non-perforated liners
• Reduces the need to remove prosthesis throughout the day to dry residual limb, compared
to non-perforated liners
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