Contraindications; Fitting Instructions - medi SAS 15 Mode D'emploi

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medi SAS
Intended purpose
The medi SAS 15 is a shoulder abduction
support. The product is exclusively to be
used for the orthotic fitting of the
shoulder and only on intact skin or if any
wounds have been properly covered.
Indications
• Conservative/postoperative in
acute/chronic bursitis
• Conservative immobilisation of a
first-time shoulder dislocation
• After removal of calcium deposits
• Impingement syndrome
• Frozen shoulder following
mobilisation under narcosis
• Shoulder prosthesis insertion
• After rotator cuff surgery.

Contraindications

None known at present.
Important notes
Only change the angle of abduction on
instruction to do so from your doctor or
orthotist.

Fitting instructions

We recommend lying on a table for the
application and removal procedure. Pay
attention to the following advice
regarding the application: Make sure the
side release buckles on the front of the
cushion as well as the straps are open.
Put the shoulder and hip belt on the
table.
1. Place the affected arm in the open
sling allowing your hand to rest on the
ball (image 1).
2. Then, fasten all straps (image 2).
3. Pull the hip belt from behind your back
to the front and Velcro fasten it
(image 3).
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4. Pull the shoulder belt over the
uninjured shoulder to the front and
place your arm in the opening
between the shoulder and armpit belt.
Now, close the side release buckles.
This product should only be used under
medical supervision. Follow instructions
of a trained professional, e.g. an
orthopaedics technician, when applying
for the first time. Qualified and
individual adjustment ensures
effectiveness and comfort of
application. Consult your physician
regarding simultaneous usage with
other products.
Care instructions
The product should not be worn in water.
Velcro fasteners should be closed for
washing. Soap residues, lotions and
ointments can cause skin irritation and
material wear.
• Pillow case, bag and straps can be
washed by hand, preferably using
medi clean washing agent.
• Do not bleach.
• Leave to dry naturally.
• Do not iron.
• Do not dry clean.
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