AIRCAST 66123 XP Diabetic Walker Instruction Manual

AIRCAST 66123 XP Diabetic Walker

BEFORE USING THE DEVICE, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. CORRECT APPLICATION IS VITAL TO THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE DEVICE.

INTENDED USER PROFILE:
The intended user should be a licensed medical professional, the patient or the patient’s caregiver. The user should be able to read, understand and be physically capable of performing the directions, warnings and cautions in the information for use.

INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS:
The Aircast XP Diabetic Walker system is designed to provide immobilization and protection of the foot. It may be suitable for plantar unloading and following stable fracture of the foot and/or ankle. Providing mild protection and, immobilization or controlled movement of the limb or body segment.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
This device is contraindicated for unstable fractures of the lower leg, ankle and foot. Pregnancy and Circulation, Pulmonary, Cardiovascular or Skeletal conditions which have risk to be made worse as a result of compression and/or pressure. If bony foot deformities exist, suach as non-operative Charcot or other abnormalities, that cause the shape of the foot to deviate excessively from its natural shape. Foot pathology requiring support of the bony structures.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

• This device is to be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. The determination of when to apply the brace and the frequency and duration of use should be strictly at the discretion of the treating physician. Always consult with your physician before making changes to the brace.
• Do not use this device on patient’s incapable of communicating physical discomfort.
• Never allow the bare foot to directly contact the innersole.
• Wear a sock to allow the foot to breathe.
• Patient, family member or medical personnel should inspect your feet before and after each use.
• Do not over-inflate aircells. Improper aircell inflation may cause significant skin irritation, especially in people with diabetic neuropathy. Reduce aircell pressure with any visual skin changes or reported discomfort.
• Like all lower extremity immobilizers, such as casts or braces, patients without sensation (ie: post-op anesthesia, neuropathies, etc.) should be monitored frequently for skin damage, skin irritation or wound management.
• Use caution when walking on slippery or wet surfaces to avoid injury.
• Do not use over open wounds.
• Do not over tighten straps. This may result in reduction of blood flow or sensation.
• Do not modify the device or use the device other than intended.
• At high altitudes the aircells will expand beyond their optimal level. Adjust aircell support by tightening or loosening straps.
• If you develop an allergic reaction and/or experience itchy, red skin after coming into contact with any part of this device, please stop using it and contact your healthcare professional immediately.
• Do not use this device if it is damaged and/or the packaging has been opened.
• If pain, swelling, changes in sensation or other unusual reactions occur while using this product, consult your medical professional immediately.
  NOTE : Contact manufacturer and competent authority in case of a serious incident arising due to usage of this device.

 Prepare brace

• Unfasten straps, remove front panel, and open foot flaps and toe cover.
• Put on stocking.

 Choose an insole

The walker comes with two insoles, a pink Plastazote Insole (comes placed in walker) and an Impax Grid Insole (inside accessory bag). The Impax Grid Insole allows for removal of pre-cut foam cubes for additional pressure relief. To use the Impax Grid Insole, locate and remove the pre-cut foam cubes from the bottom of the pad around the wound site/s (Fig. 1). Remove the pink Plastazote Insole in the walker and replace with the Impax Grid Insole (pink side down). Blue side of Impax Grid Insole should be against plantar side of foot.

Apply brace

•  While sitting, place leg in brace and place foot flat on insole with heel in back of brace (Fig. 2).
• Smooth wrinkles in stocking and aircells.
• Wrap foot flaps over foot and toe cover around toes.
• Replace front panel: the lower part inside brace, upper part outside brace (Fig. 3a).
• Secure straps from bottom to top until snug (Fig. 3b).

Inflate aircells with Hand Bulb

• Look at Valve Order for appropriate leg and location of valve number one (Fig. 4).
• Firmly insert white tip of clear air tube into valve one.
• Squeeze Hand Bulb until the bottom edge of black Pressure Gauge indicator is above the number 30 (Fig. 5).
• Leave air tube in valve and stop squeezing Hand Bulb — the Pressure Gauge indicator will slowly fall.
• Pull air tube out of valve when the bottom edge of the indicator falls within the correct pressure (Fig. 5).
• Repeat for valves two, and three.
  Be sure to check aircell compression with Pressure Gauge whenever brace is adjusted and/or straps are tightened or loosened.

Deflate aircells before removing brace

To deflate, firmly insert black tip of Hand Bulb marked “deflate” in valve and squeeze bulb.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
The Pneumatic Walker for Diabetics foam liner may be hand-washed in cold water with mild detergent and air-dried. Do not put in dryer or use other heat source to dry.

REPLACEMENT INSOLES AND STOCKINGS:
The brace insole and stocking should be replaced in conjunction with and/or on the advice of a medical professional. Additional stockings and insoles are available in the Plastazote Insole Replacement Kit (01R-S, 01R-M, 01R-L) or the Impax Grid Insole Replacement Kit (01PI-S, 01PI-M, 01PI-L).

XP DIABETIC WALKER CAN BE LOCKED:
The XP Diabetic Walker can be secured shut with the Aircast Brace-Lok (01P414) to help monitor patient progress.

WARRANTY: DJO, LLC will repair or replace all or part of the unit and its accessories for material or workmanship defects for a period of six months from the date of sale.

Rx ONLY
INTENDED FOR USE ON A SINGLE PATIENT.
NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX.
To order a replacement kit, please visit www.djoglobal.com/customer- care/
worldwide-contacts and select your country of origin to obtain the appropriate contact details.

NOTICE:
WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE IN STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNIQUES TO OBTAIN THE MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY OF FUNCTION, STRENGTH, DURABILITY AND COMFORT, THIS DEVICE IS ONLY ONE ELEMENT IN THE OVERALL TREATMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INJURY WILL BE PREVENTED THROUGH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

CAUTION :
FEDERAL LAW (U.S.A.) RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.

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