DJO AirCast Air Stirrup Ankle Brace – Pediatric User Guide
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
Theintended 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
Provides support to prevent further injury by stabilizing the ankle. It may be suitable for use following postoperative or acute injuries; ankle sprains grade I, II, III; chronic instabilities. Soft-good/semi-rigid designed to restrict motion through elastic or semi-rigid construction.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
N/A
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
If pain, swelling, changes in sensation or other unusual reactions occur while using this product, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Do not use over open wounds.
Do not use this device if it was damaged and/or package has been opened.
package has been opened. 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
- If necessary, lift bottom section of aircells until the heel straps are fully exposed. Peel up heel straps and adjust heelpad width. Firmly press heel straps then aircells back in place. (Fig. 1)
- Put on an absorbent sock. Position heel on heelpad with round edge of heelpad facing heel. Align brace sides with ankle. Secure strap. Put on lace shoe or sneaker. (Fig. 2)
- Squeeze brace sides together with one hand while tightening strap with the other hand. Tighten to a comfortable compression. (Fig. 3)
- To remove, disconnect strap from inner brace side, leaving strap attached on outer brace side. This will preserve the correct fit. To reapply brace, position heel on the heelpad and secure strap onto inner brace side. The Pediatric Ankle Brace aircells are preinflated and do not require adjustment.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
The entire Pediatric Ankle Brace can be hand washed in luke warm 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.
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.
