AIRCAST AC141LB01-S-L Leg Support Brace User Guide

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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, the patient’s caretaker, or a family member providing assistance. The user should be able to read, understand and be physically capable to perform all the directions, warnings and cautions provided in the information for use.

INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS:
The AirCast® Leg Brace is designed to stabilize the fracture site and transfer the weight-bearing load to the soft tissues of (the) lower leg to allow functional management of lower leg stress fractures and stable fractures. Soft-good/semi-rigid designed to restrict motion through elastic or semi-rigid
construction.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: N/A

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

• Do not use over open wounds.
• If pain, swelling, changes in sensation or other unusual reactions occur while using this product, you should contact your doctor immediately.
• Do not use this device if it was damaged and/or package has been opened.
• Like all lower extremity devices, such as casts or braces, patients without sensation (i.e. post-op anesthesia, neuropathies, etc.) should be monitored frequently for “hot spots”, skin irritation or wound management. Always wear an absorbent sock when using the Leg Brace.
• 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.
  Note: Contact manufacturer and competent authority in case of a serious incident arising due to usage of this device.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

1. Adjust heelpad width
   • Open brace and lift bottom of aircells until heel straps are fully exposed.
   • Peel up heel straps and adjust heelpad width for a snug fit.
   • Firmly press heel straps and aircells back in place.

2. Apply brace
   • Put on an absorbent sock.
   • Place round edge of heel pad under heel.
   • Align brace sides with leg.
   • Secure bottom strap.
   If Anterior Panel is included:
   • Slide tip of panel under bottom strap and panel edges under brace sides.

3. Secure straps
   • Secure remaining straps from bottom to top.
   • Put on lace shoe or sneaker.

4. Adjust brace
   • Squeeze brace sides together with one hand.
   • Tighten straps from bottom to top with other hand.
   • Tighten for comfortable support.

LEG BRACE FIT ADJUSTMENT:

Leg Brace aircells are preinflated and normally do not require adjustment.

If you experience pinching or uneven pressure:

• Reposition brace or
• Readjust heelpad and straps. Use lines on heelpad as a reference.

If condition persists, adjust aircell volume (too much air will reduce support):

• Unfold valve on top of aircell.
• Insert the inflation tube into valve 1 ½”.
• Remove a small amount of air by gently squeezing aircell or
• Add a small amount of air by blowing into tube.
• Squeeze valve flat just below air tube, and slowly remove tube.
• Fold valve.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:

The entire Leg Brace can be hand washed in lukewarm water with mild soap and air dried.

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. To the extent the terms of this warranty are inconsistent with local regulations, the provisions of such local regulations will apply.

FOR SINGLE PATIENT USE ONLY.

NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX.

NOTICE: WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE IN STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNIQUES TO OBTAIN THE MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY OF FUNCTION, STRENGTH, DURABILITY AND COMFORT, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INJURY WILL BE
PREVENTED THROUGH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.

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Schiffgraben 41
30175 Hannover, Germany
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1430 Decision Street
Vista, CA 92081-8553 • USA
03A100 REV L – 2020-12-10

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