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Sleeq (54 640)
Bridging orthosis
Purpose
The Sleeq spinal orthosis is a bridging orthosis for the
relief and a delordosing effect of the lumbar spine. The
orthosis may only be used for lower spine treatment.
Properties
• Pulley system for individual power transmission for a
delordosing effect
• Pliable material
• Reinforcing elements in the abdominal area
Indications
• Severe lumbar ischialgia with muscular failures upon
intervertebral disc prolapse
• Radicular lumbal syndrome
• Spondylolisthesis
• Intervertebral disc surgery
• Severe spondylarthritis
• Spinal stenosis
• Facet syndrome
Contraindications
• Vertebral fractures
• Do not apply the product near open wounds
• Haematomas and severe swelling
Side effects
When properly applied, no side effects have been known
to date.
Putting on the orthosis
Size determination and adjustment
The Sleeq spinal orthosis has a universal size and can be
individually adjusted to the circumferences.
(Fig . 1) Four size markings (1, 2, 3, 4) show markings for
the waist size and the correct alignment. They are merely
used for orientation since the size can be varied at will and
individually adjusted.
(Fig. 2) Loosen the tension straps and place them on the
spinal pad, with the hook-and-loop fastening facing up.
Now push the right wing to the inside or the outside and
firmly press the crescent-shaped hook-and-loop fastening
on the suitable size marking (or between the markings).
Repeat this setting with the left wing as well. Make sure
that the hook-and-loop fastening fits firmly between the
waist strap and the crescent-shaped hook-and-loop part. If
the desired setting does not fit, repeat it until the circum-
ference is correct.
(Fig. 3) If necessary, the waist strap may be fixed slightly
diagonally upwards or downwards to thus obtain a better
waist adjustment.
In order to relieve the pulley system, leave the tension
straps still on the spinal pad and simultaneously pull on
the left and right waist strap. Once you feel any resistance,
the system will be adjusted and both waist straps should
now have the same length. You can now firmly fasten, by
hook and loop, the tension straps on the left and right each
(without pull) on the waist strap.
Putting on the orthosis
(Fig. 4) Now centre the spinal pad at the desired height in
the lumbar region and then close the ventral wings (wit-
hout pull). To this end, place the left strap on the abdomen
and use the hook-and-loop system to fasten the right strap
on the left.
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(Fig. 5) For the individual pressure setting, please loosen
the tension straps on the outside. Then put your thumbs
into the opening and pull the straps forward to the outside
until you feel a comfortable and firming pressure. In order
to fix the two strap ends, simply use the hook-and-loop
system to fasten the flaps again on the waist strap.
(Fig. 6) The lateral stabilisation elements are positioned on
the inside of the waist strap. In order to fix the two hook-
and-loop flaps, they are placed over the upper and lower
edge of the waist strap and fixed on the outside by means
of the hook-and-loop method.
Replacement of the spinal pad
First open the zipper of the spinal pad. The pad is connec-
ted with the waist strap by two horizontally extending gui-
de bands. On the left and the right side of the pad, each of
these two bands leads through a clipped in plastic band
passage. In order to loosen the band passage, grasp the
guide band to the left and right of the guide and pull it to
you. Repeat this process with the other band passages as
well. After all four connections have been opened, simply
remove the waist strap from the pad. Now open the zipper
of the replacement pad. Place the strap in the centre of
the open pad and thread the four enclosed guiding parts
into the two guide bands of the pad (two on the top and
two on the bottom). After that, the four guiding parts must
be pushed again into the pulley system's hollows intended
for this. Make sure that all four plug connections are snap-
ped in and firmly connected with each other. Thereafter,
close the zipper again.
Precautions
Follow the advice of the professional who prescribed or
supplied the product. Consult your professional if discom-
fort occurs. Store at room temperature, preferably in its
original packaging. For hygiene and performance reasons,
do not re-use the product for another patient. Any serious
incident that occurs in connection with the product must
be reported to the manufacturer and to the competent
authority of the Member State in which the user and/or
patient are/is domiciled.
Care
Do not use any cleaning agents, conditioners or aggressive
products (containing chlorine).
Squeeze out the water thoroughly
Dry away from any heat sources
Material composition
Nylon, polyester, polypropylene, synthetic rubber (latex-
free)