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BORT DorsoFX Back Brace
Many thanks for placing your trust in a medical device from BORT GmbH. Please read the existing
instructions for use carefully. If you have any questions, please refer to your physician or the specialist
retailer from whom you purchased this medical device.
Intended purpose
This medical device is a brace for the immobilisation of the lumbar spine/thoracic spine with functional
mobilisation via a downgrading option for adaptation to the course of therapy.
Indications
Conservative treatment of fresh, traumatic, stable fractures of the thoracic spine (TH 8–12) and lumbar
spine (L 1–5), conservative treatment of osteoporotic compression fractures of the thoracic spine (TH
8–12) and lumbar spine (L 1–5), immobilization in case of acute and/or chronic spinal diseases (in the
above-mentioned section), if immobilisation is indicated according to the treating physician's instructions.
Contraindications
Lymph drainage disorders, also unclear soft tissue swellings distal to the aid positioned, sensory and
circulatory disorders with the region of the body treated, skin diseases in the part of the body treated,
acute slipped disc with neurological failure, instable fractures subject to mandatory operation, tumours
subject to mandatory operation, instabilities, lack of compliance.
Application risks/Important notes
This medical device is a prescribable product. Discuss the use and duration with your treating physician.
The expert staff from whom you have received the medical device will select the appropriate size and
instruct you regarding its use.
– remove the medical device prior to radiological examinations
– in case of numbness, loosen the medical device and remove it if necessary
– should you incur pressure sores, pain or other problems whilst wearing the brace, remove it and contact
your technician
– in case of persistent complaints, consult the physician or specialist retailer
– use the medical device in accordance with therapeutic needs
– only use other products simultaneously after consultation with your physician
– do not make any changes to the product
– do not wear it on open wounds
– do not use in case of intolerance of one of the materials used
– no re-use – this medical aid is intended for treating one patient
– whilst wearing the brace, please neither use any creams nor ointments in the vicinity of the attached aid
as they can destroy the material
– if you have questions regarding the use and wearing time, please refer to your doctor or technician.
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