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If you have any doubts regarding the
applications and use of this medical
device, do not hesitate to ask your
doctor and / or fitter, pharmacist,
orthotist, or orthopaedic consultant for
advice.
INDICATIONS
For knee conditions that may benefit from
increased stability around the knee, such as:
• Mild to moderate medial/lateral knee
instabilities, sprains and strains.
PERFORMANCE
The device provides increased stability
around the knee.
CONTRAINDICATION
None known.
WARNINGS • PRECAUTIONS OF USE
The brace should not be used in cases where
the injury requires relative or absolute
immobilization or surgical procedure.
Do not wear for extended periods without
medical follow-up.
The orthosis must not be used in direct
contact with a damaged skin.
The orthosis is a single patient use device.
Do not use for multiple patients.
When adjusting the strap, tighten it so that
it is firm but comfortable.
If any problems occur with the use of the
orthosis, e.g. pain or appearance of local
signs, remove the orthosis and contact your
healthcare professional.
The user and/or patient must report any
serious incident that has occurred in relation
to the device to the manufacturer and the
competent authority of the Member State in
which the user and/or patient is established.
FEATURES OF THE DEVICE
Fully opens at the front thanks to two straps
(top and bottom).
Two patellar pads (half-rings) enabling to
position the patella at the centre.
Dual-centre hinge mechanism and stiff
lateral struts increase stability around the
knee.
Large opening at the back of the knee.
MEASUREMENT AND SIZE CHART
Size of the orthosis to choose according to the circumference of the knee (in slightly
bent position), measured at the middle of the patella (in cm).
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1
2
31-34
34-37
SET UP AND OPERATION
The first application should be carried out
by a qualified healthcare professional to
understand the correct fitting and how to
put the device on properly. Subsequently,
the product should be put on the patient
in the same way by the user or a family
member or a friend.
Can be worn over or under trousers.
During fitting, the applicator must shape,
if necessary, the joints of the orthosis to
adapt it to your morphology.
The GIBAUD logo should be on the front
at the top of the device when it is correctly
fitted.
1 - Loosen the two rear straps and fold the
hook and loop part onto the straps.
2 - Detach the two front straps and fold the
hook and loop part onto the straps.
3 - Fully open up the orthosis.
4 - Make sure to place the two blue patellar
half-rings on either side of the patella
and close the hook-and-loop openings /
fastenings, starting with the lower one (see
illustrative diagram).
5 - The closing order of the straps is
indicated by the numbering (from 1 to
4) point (s) in the circles (see illustrative
diagram).
6 - Tighten the straps to obtain firm but
comfortable maintain.
CARE INSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE
Keep brace away from direct heat sources.
After hinges have been removed from the
orthosis (see the illustrative diagram with
the description of the steps), hand wash the
orthosis in warm soapy water (maximum
40°C); rinse thoroughly; wring out gently;
do not bleach; dry flat, away from direct
heat sources (ex: radiators), do not tumble
dry; do not iron; do not dry clean.
The device and packaging must be disposed
of in accordance with respective local or
national environmental regulations.
3
4
37-40
40-43
5
6
43-46
46-50
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