Intended Purpose; Contraindications - Juzo Flex Malleo 727 Mode D'emploi

Intended purpose

The JuzoFlex ankle supports provide anatomical
guidance for the affected ankle, relieving it during
movement. Medical compressive active supports have
a proprioceptive effect. They improve self-perception
and can compensate for muscle imbalances. They
reduce pain, support the removal of fluids from the
tissue, thanks to their rheological effect, and provide
relief during movement.
Here is how to put on your JuzoFlex Support
correctly:
Put on your compression support while you're sitting
down to prevent injuries or falling. Rough, unfiled
finger nails or sharp-edged rings etc. may damage
the fine knitted fabric. Grasp the support on the
upper edge and pull it over your ankle (Fig. 1 + 2). The
correct fit of your support is guaranteed when it firmly
surrounds the ankle without applying too much (po-
tentially painful) pressure on the ankles (malleoli). Fine
adjustment of the support may be made at any time.
Please note:
Only wear your support when prescribed by your
physician. Medical aids should only be dispensed by
suitably trained staff of a medical products supplier.
The effectiveness of the support can only be guaran-
teed if it is applied correctly. Although your support
is largely resistant to oils, ointments, skin moisture
and other environmental influences, the fabric as
well as worked in pressure pads can be adversely
affected by certain combinations of these factors. We
therefore recommend that it gets examined regularly
by the medical products supplier. Should the product
become damaged, please consult your specialist
supplier. Do not repair the support yourself – this
could compromise its quality and medical efficacy.
For hygienic reasons, the support is not suitable for
treating more than one patient.
Washing and care instructions
Please note the care instructions on the textile label of
your support. Wash the support on a gentle or delicate
wash cycle at approx. 30 °C. Wash the support
separately the first time (colour may run). When hand
washing, please rinse the support well and leave it
to dry – lying flat if possible – at room temperature.
Do not wring it out. We recommend using gentle Juzo
special detergent for this. You can reduce the drying
time by placing the support on a thick towel, rolling
the towel up tightly and firmly pressing out excess
moisture. Do not leave it in the towel and do not dry it
on a radiator or in the sun. This Juzo product must not
be dry-cleaned.
Material composition
Details are provided on the label sewn into your
support.
Storage information and shelf life
Store in a dry place and protect from sunlight.
Supports have a maximum useful life of 42 months.
The useful life of the medical product is printed on the
box with an hourglass symbol. The medical retailer or
doctor prescribing the support will advise on exactly
how long it can be used for. Body measurements may
change based on the patient's condition and individual
circumstances. We therefore recommend that medical
specialists check body measurements regularly.
Indications
Accelerated reabsorption of oedemas, effusions and
haematomas, postoperative recovery, degenerative
joint disorders, irritation of the ankle joint, early
mobilisation, mobilisation phase after lesions of the
ankle ligaments

Contraindications

If you have any of the following conditions, you should
only wear the support after consulting with your
doctor: Danger of thrombosis, high-grade varicose
veins, lymph drainage disorders and non-specific
soft tissue swelling outside the area of application,
sensory disturbances and impaired circulation in parts
of the body to be treated (e.g. in the case of diabetes
mellitus), skin conditions, skin irritation and injuries in
the area to be treated; open wounds in the treatment
area must be covered with sterile material. Liability for
failure to comply with the contraindications cannot be
accepted by the Julius Zorn GmbH Group.
Side effects
There are no known side effects when used as
directed. However, if negative alterations (such as for
example skin irritation) should occur while the use
of our products has been prescribed, please go to
your physician or your specialist dealer immediately.
If an incompatibility should be known against one
or several ingredients of this product, please check
back with your physician before use. If your symptoms
worsen during the time you are wearing the product,
please take off the support and consult a medical
specialist immediately. The manufacturer is not liable
for damages / injuries which have been caused by
improper handling or misuse.
In the case of complaints related to this product, such
as damage to the knitted fabric or problems with
the fit, please contact the medical retailer directly.
Only serious incidents that may lead to a major
deterioration of the patient's medical condition or to
death should be reported to the manufacturer and
the relevant authority in the Member State. Serious
incidents are defined in Article 2 (65) Regulation (EU)
2017/745 (MDR).
Disposal
Please dispose of the product in accordance with
local / national guidelines once you have finished
using it.
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