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Precautions
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Warning, The very sharp hooks must be handled with care to
prevent any risk of injury.
Verify the product's integrity before every use.
Do not use the device if it is damaged.
Choose the appropriate size to fit the patient, referring to the size
chart.
Strictly comply with your healthcare professional's prescription and
recommendations for use.
Do not wear the product in a medical imaging machine.
In the event of discomfort, significant hindrance, pain, abnormal
sensations, remove the device and consult a healthcare professional.
For hygiene and performance reasons, do not re-use the product
for another patient.
It is recommended to adequately tighten the device to achieve
support without excessive compression.
Do not use the device in case of application of certain products on
the skin (creams, ointments, oils, gels, patches...).
The use of a medical device by a child, should be done under the
supervision of an adult or a healthcare professional.
Undesirable side-effects
This device can cause skin reactions (redness, itching, burns,
blisters,etc.) or wounds of various degrees of severity.
In postoperative conditions, the restrictive effect of the device
could alter respiratory function and decrease lung capacity and
tidal volume.
Any serious incidents occurring related to the device should be
reported to the manufacturer and to the competent authority of the
Member State in which the user and/or patient is resident.
Instructions for use/Application
Unroll a section of bandage approximately 80 cm long.
Place the end of the bandage on the front of the body, wind round
once, stretching the bandage to obtain the required compression. Ⓐ
The labelt must be positionned outside.
Continue winding, always keeping the bandage stretched to the
same level. Ⓑ
Fasten the end of the bandage by attaching the hooks directly onto
the fabric using the thumb-loops. Ⓒ
After use, re-roll the bandage, with the side bearing the hooks
towards the outside.
Care
Machine washable at 40 °C (delicate programme). Do not machine
wash the device more than 10 times. Do not dry clean. Do not
use detergents, fabric softeners or aggressive products (products
containing chlorine). Do not tumble-dry. Ironing with a cool iron
possible. Squeeze out excess water. Dry away from any direct heat
source (radiator, sun, etc.). Dry flat. Once dry, roll the bandage with
the hooks towards the outside.
Storage
Store at room temperature, preferably in the original packaging.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Keep this instruction leaflet.
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