Djo Donjoy Oa Reaction Web Knee Brace User Guide

DJO DONJOY OA Reaction Web Knee Brace 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

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 OA REACTION WEB knee brace is designed to support the knee. It may be suitable for those suffering from mild to moderate uni-compartmental osteoarthritis of the knee and patella. 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.
• 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. Pull on sleeve until comfortable and patella is centered in the hour glass shaped opening. (Fig. 1)
   NOTE: Wearing sleeve is optional.
   
2. Lay web over top of knee joint, centering web by aligning opening with patella (knee cap). (Fig. 2)
   NOTE: Outside of web has the DonJoy logo, inside of web has dimples.
   
3. Ensure off-loading hinge (with silicone pad) is placed at the center of the knee joint. (Fig. 3)
   
   
4. Feed loose straps pad through openings on the opposite side of the off-loading hinge on calf. Then secure strap to black loop side of back pad. (Fig. 4a)
   
   Repeat on thigh. (Fig. 4b)
   NOTE: Grey side of back pad should be placed on skin and loop black side should be away from leg.
   
5. Once all straps are affixed, to ensure proper tightness lift and pull both of lower (calf) straps until snug. (Fig. 5a)
   
   Repeat for top (thigh) straps – brace should be snug and comfortable, do not over tighten. (Fig. 5b)
   
   

OFF-LOADING HINGE ADJUSTMENT

Place off-loading hinge on the edge of a table. Place the thigh upright on the edge of the table about 1” above the hinge and press downward on the calf portion of the upright to create a bend in the upright. Repeat on the lower (calf) portion if necessary. (Fig. Hinge)
NOTE: Ensure patient has comfortable amount of pressure from the off-loading hinge.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

The web, plastic parts and softgoods can be hand washed with mild soap in lukewarm water. Rinse both thoroughly. AIR DRY separately.

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.