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- flexible lateral reinforcement,
- a double functional strapping ensuring good lateral support,
- anti-slip system to prevent the knee brace slipping.
Composition
Textile components: polyamide - polyester - polyurethane - elastan -
elastodiene - silicone.
Rigid components: polyamide - steel - polyethylene.
Properties/Mode of action
Stabilisation of the knee ligaments provided by the double strapping
system.
An anatomically-shaped knitting for even compression and
proprioception.
Indications
Joint instability/laxity.
Knee pain and/or swelling management.
Sport activities resumption.
Contraindications
Do not use in the event of known allergy to any of the components.
Do not apply the product in direct contact with broken skin.
History of venous or lymphatic disorders.
Do not use in the event of major venous thromboembolic history
without thromboprophylaxis.
Precautions
Verify the product's integrity before every use.
Do not use the product if it is damaged.
Choose the appropriate size to fit the patient, referring to the size chart.
For hygiene and performance reasons, do not re-use the product for
another patient.
Consult a healthcare professional in case of uncertain diagnosis.
It is recommended to adequately tighten the device to achieve
support/immobilisation without restricting blood circulation.
In the event of discomfort, significant hindrance, pain, variation in limb
volume, abnormal sensations or change in colour of the extremities,
remove the device and consult a healthcare professional.
In the event of any modification in the product's performance, remove
it and consult a healthcare professional.
In case of doubt before any sports activity, consult a healthcare
professional.
Do not wear the product in a medical imaging machine.
Do not use the device in case of application of certain products on the
skin (creams, ointments, oils, gels, patches...).
Undesirable side-effects
This device can cause skin reactions (redness, itching, burns,
blisters,etc.) or wounds of various degrees of severity.
Any serious incidents related to the product 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
It is recommended to wear the device directly on the skin, unless
contraindicated.
To avoid damage to the knit fabric, please make sure that the self-
griping pads are always fastened to the designated self-griping
surfaces when putting it on and taking it off.
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Slip the knee brace on the leg with your foot extended, making sure
that the patella is properly positioned in the flexible knitted zone
provided for this purpose. Thuasne Sport logo must be on the upper part.
Pull and fix the crossover straps by respecting the fitting sequence
detailed in diagrams ❶ , ❷ , ❸ , ❹ and ❺ .
Each strap and piece has 1, 2 or 3 colour dots, which show how to fix the
end to each corresponding grip base.
Start by fixing the end that has 1 colour dot to the grip patch with 1
coulour dot.
The same for the end with 2 colour dots which is attached to the grip
patch with 2 colour dots and so on...
For confort during wear, make sure the straps are not creased.
If you feel the need to tighten the straps during an activity, make
sure you tighten them following the steps indicated in the fitting
instructions.
Care
Close the self-fastening tabs before washing. Machine washable at
30 °C (delicate programme). Do not use detergents, fabric softeners
or aggressive products (products containing chlorine). Squeeze out
excess water. Dry away from any direct heat source (radiator, sun, etc.).
If the device is exposed to seawater or chlorinated water, make sure to
rinse it in clear water and dry it.
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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NOVELASTIC THUASNE SPORT-STRAPPING-
KNIEBANDAGE
Beschreibung/Zweckbestimmung
Das Produkt ist ausschließlich für die Behandlung der aufgeführten
Indikationen und für Patienten vorgesehen, deren Körpermaße der
Größentabelle entsprechen.
Beidseitig tragbares Produkt.
Erhältlich in 5 Größen.
Das Produkt besteht aus:
- einem anatomisch geformten Gewebe mit feinem und flexiblem
Strickgewebe in der Kniekehle,
- einem weichen seitlichen Schienensystem,
- doppelten funktionellen Zugbändern, die einen guten seitlichen
Halt gewährleisten,
- Einem Antirutschsystem, das ein Verrutschen der Kniebandage
verhindert.
Zusammensetzung
Textilkomponenten: Polyamid - Polyester - Polyurethan - Elastan -
Elastodien - Silikon.
Feste Komponenten: Polyamid - Stahl - Polyethylen.
Eigenschaften/Wirkweise
Stabilisierung von Kreuz- und Seitenbändern durch doppelte
Zugbänder.
Anatomisch geformten, elastischen Gewebe für eine homogene
Kompression und Propriozeption.
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