DJO STS II Hand Based Short Thumb Spica II Instructions
- June 7, 2024
- DJO
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DJO STS II Hand Based Short Thumb Spica II Instructions
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 Short Thumb Spica II (STS II) provides stabilization to the first metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint and may be used preoperative, postoperative, post-traumatic as well as for degenerative conditions.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Patients with known allergies to foams, adhesives, or plastic products.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Instruction for wearing, opening, closing or removing the brace should be provided by a physician.
- Consult your physician if unusual swelling, increasing discomfort, pain, numbness or discoloration appears.
- If brace does not fit properly, or is irritating, it may be reformed and adjusted by a healthcare professional.
- If brace breaks or cracks, see your healthcare professional for a replacement.
- Wearing the brace too tight may result in skin irritation, odor, or other skin issues.
- Wearing the brace too loose will reduce support and may compromise healing.
- The brace may soften and lose its desired shape when exposed to heat over 130°F (55°C).
- Do not expose brace to moisturizers, chemicals, or solvents, as they may affect durability.
2 Keys for Care and Comfort
If the brace and skin get wet, they “CAN’T STAY WET” (Figure 1)
- The Brace may be washed or worn while swimming or bathing, only if the physician allows the patient to loosen or remove the brace. If not, the patient cannot get the brace and skin wet.
- It is imperative that the inside surface of the brace and the patient’s skin underneath are completely dry after swimming or bathing.
- See below for cleaning and drying instructions.
Keep your “SKIN AND BRACE CLEAN AND DRY” (Figure 2) Exos® braces are treated with antimicrobial to help eliminate odor causing bacteria. However, when possible we recommend cleaning your brace.
- If your physician has given permission to loosen or remove the brace, wash the brace (inside and out) and your skin with antibacterial soap, rinse thoroughly, and completely dry the skin and brace (inside and out) with a hair dryer.
- A clean and dry environment inside the brace will help maintain healthy skin and reduce odor and skin issues.
- Loosen or remove the brace as instructed by physician.
- Wash inside and outside of brace and skin with antibacterial soap and water (86°F / 30°C).
- Rinse thoroughly with water.
- Use a hair dryer set on high volume and cool setting to thoroughly dry the interior of the brace, and skin.
- Retighten the brace.
Do not expose to heat over 130°F (55°C)
To learn about the care of your state-of-the-art Exos® Brace visit the Patient section of our website at: http://exosmedical.com/patient/STSII or Scan the QR image with your smartphone.
MATERIAL USED
EVA foam, spandex, nylon, terpolymer, polyester Antimicrobial treatment
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
DJO, LLC will repair and replace all or part of the unit and its accessories for material or workmanship defects for a period of 8 weeks 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.
Rx ONLY.
