Albrecht CDS ALIGNMENT SET User manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS
CDS®ALIGNMENT SET

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Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Foreword ..................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Coustomer information ................................................................................ 4
1.3. Application .................................................................................................. 4
1.4. Declaration of conformity............................................................................. 4
1.5. Safety instructions ....................................................................................... 4
1.6. Warranty ..................................................................................................... 4
1.7. Scope of delivery .......................................................................................... 5
2. Assembly of the lamination tubes in the plaster model ................... 6
3. Aligning the hinge and runners .............................................................. 7
4. Assembly on the plaster model ............................................................... 8
5. CDS®Hinges (rigid)...................................................................................... 9
5.1. CDS®Hinge 90° plus/ CDS®Hinge 90° .......................................................... 9
5.1.1. Assembly of the centring pin on the CDS®Hinge 90° plus /
CDS®Hinge 90° ............................................................................................ 9
5.2. CDS®Hinge 360° plus / CDS®Hinge 360° ................................................... 10
5.2.1. Assembly of the centring pin on the CDS®Hinge 360° plus /
CDS®Hinge 360°......................................................................................... 10
5.3. CDS®Nano Hinge .......................................................................................11
5.3.1. Assembly of the centring pin on the CDS®Nano Hinge ..................... 11
5.4. CDS®Runner / CDS® Nano Runner .............................................................. 12
5.4.1. Assembly of the CDS®Runner /
CDS®Nano Runner in the alignment set...................................................... 12

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6. CDS®Adapter-Hinge / ROM Nano Hinge............................................. 13
6.1. CDS®Adapter-Hinge 90° plus ..................................................................... 13
6.1.1. Assembly of the Alignment set for the
CDS®Adapter-Hinge 90° plus...................................................................... 13
6.2. CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360° plus................................................................... 14
6.2.1. Disassembly and assembly of the lamination anchor......................... 14
6.2.2. Assembly of the Alignment set for the
CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360° plus.................................................................... 15
6.3. CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360°.......................................................................... 16
6.3.1. Disassembly and assembly of the lamination anchor......................... 16
6.3.2. Assembly of the Alignment set for the CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360°.... 17
6.4. CDS®Nano Adapter-Hinge ......................................................................... 18
6.4.1. Disassembly and assembly of the lamination anchor......................... 18
6.4.2. Assembly of the Alignment set for the
CDS®Nano Adapter-Hinge .......................................................................... 19
6.5. ROM Nano Adapter-Hinge.......................................................................... 20
6.5.1. Assembly of the Alignment set for the
ROM Nano Adapter-Hinge........................................................................... 20
6.6. CDS®Adapter-Runner / CDS®Nano Adapter-Runner ................................... 21
6.6.1. Assembly of the CDS®Adapter-Runner /
CDS®Nano Adapter-Runner of the Alignment Set....................................... 21
7. Technical data CDS®Alignment Set....................................................... 22
8. Transfer of the hinges .............................................................................. 22
9. Disposal ....................................................................................................... 22

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1. Introduction
1.1. Foreword
Dynamic spring-loaded orthoses can be used
to treat hinge contractures caused by both
neurological and orthopaedic conditions.
The shortening of the tissue surrounding the
hinge decreases the range of motion affecting
the patient’s everyday life. Therefore, our
CDS®-concept aims to increase the range of
motion without pain by applying a constant,
appropriate low load prolonged stretch (LLPS).
1.2. Coustomer information
For your own safety please read through these
User Instructions carefully and accurately
before using the hinge. The instructions, notes
and procedures must be read and understood
thoroughly in order to benefit from the correct
operation and use of the device. If anything
in the User Instructions is not clear, or any
instructions, operating procedures or safety
information is not fully understandable, please
contact the appropriate specialist retailer or
albrechtGmbH directly, before you use the
hinge. This particularly applies to the safety
instructions.
1.3. Application
The CDS®Alignment Set is to be used
exclusively for the processing of CDS®Hinges.
1.4. Declaration of conformity
The albrechtGmbH company as manufacturer
with sole responsibility declares the conformity
of the CDS®Alignment Set with European
Council Directive 93/42/EEC for medical
devices.
1.5. Safety instructions
The optimal effect of the CDS®Alignment Set
is only achieved when used correctly.
The standard safety instructions for
orthopaedic workshops apply, particular the
protection of the eyes, the hearing and the
airways.
Ensure the respective insulation in
particular of the screws and axes. For this
purpose, the respective components may
be protected with silicone spray and/or
silicone compound.
1.6. Warranty
In addition to the legal warranty, we provide
a 6-month durability guarantee for the
orthosis. If properly used, this guarantees
that the orthosis will function without fault.
This excludes the padding and straps, which
are usually liable to a certain amount of
wear and tear. This kind of wear and tear
does not represent a product defect. This
manufacturer’s warranty is subject to the
condition that the orthosis is used as a medical
rehabilitation device and for no other purpose
than that described in the instructions for
use. Changes to the orthosis or the removal /
damage to the quality management seal will
invalidate the warranty.

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1.7. Scope of delivery
Please check the CDS®Alignment Set for
completeness upon its receipt.
• 4x lamination plate short (k): 88,5mm
Width: 16mm, 20mm, 24mm / 3mm
• 2x lamination plate long: 104,5mm
Width: 16mm, 20mm, 24mm / 3mm
• 4x lamination plate short (k): 67mm
CDS®Nano: 16mm / 2mm
• 4x lamination plate long: 72mm
CDS®Nano: 16mm / 2mm
• 4x spacer 20mm / 1mm
• 4x spacer 36mm / 1mm
• 4x spacer 28mm / 2mm
• 4x spacer 28mm / 3mm
4x centring pin
• 4x double threaded pin
• 4x centring ring CDS®Nano 2mm
• 4x centring ring
• 2x lamination tube
•
• 2x threaded rod with 4 nuts
• 4x retaining washer
• 4x retaining washer CDS®Nano
• 8 x screw M5
• Drills: HSS/E 3,2mm, HSS/E 4,2mm
• Tools: 2,5mm Inbus, 3mm Inbus, face spanner
Optional:
Set of spare parts CDS®Alignment Set
(2x lamination tube, 2x threaded rod),
Art.No.: 860-180-S
Drill HSS/E 3,2mm, Art.No.: 280-076-S
Drill HSS/E 4,2mm, Art.No.: 280-077-S

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2. Assembly of the lamination tubes in the plaster
model
Position the lamination tube in the plaster negative on the desired hinge axes.
If needed, the lamination tube (set of spare parts for alignment set 860-180-S)
can be re-ordered.

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3. Aligning the hinge and runners
To achieve perfect parallelism between the hinges and runners, these must be
inserted into the lamination tube in the plaster positive for alignment with the
mounted centring pin (on the hinge or alignment set). To align the hinge rods
when using adapter hinges, these must be screwed with the spacers of the
alignment set using the screwing strap.
During contouring, ensure that you do not bend the areas of hinges, covers,
place holders or within the screwing of the lamination anchor and that there is
sufficient space at the pivot point of the runner as otherwise the hinges may be
damaged or broken.
When working with steel hinges:
Our stainless steel hinge rods are made of high-quality, stable material. For
drilling bores we recommend:
• the use of a bench and upright drilling machine
• a metal drill bit as sharp as possible (HSS/E)
• a speed of about 400-600 rpm
Drilling in (chip-breaking) intervals increases the service life of the drill.

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4. Assembly on the plaster model
For a firm placement on the plaster positive, the centring pins must be fixed with
the threaded rod.
Please note that the threaded rod may be screwed at most 1cm deep
into the centring pin.

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5. CDS®Hinges (rigid)
5.1. CDS®Hinge 90° plus/ CDS®Hinge 90°
5.1.1. Assembly of the centring pin on the CDS®Hinge 90° plus /
CDS®Hinge 90°
Remove the central screw using the supplied tool (face spanner).
Do not move the hinge without the screws in place.
Replace the central screw with the centring pin immediately after removing the
central screw. To finish the assembly, immediately replace the centring pin with
the central screw.

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5.2. CDS®Hinge 360° plus / CDS®Hinge 360°
5.2.1. Assembly of the centring pin on the CDS®Hinge 360° plus /
CDS®Hinge 360°
Remove the central screw using the supplied tool (face spanner).
Do not move the hinge without the screws in place.
Insert the centring ring into the lamination anchor. Immediately screw the
centring pin onto the hinge. To finish the assembly, immediately replace the
centring pin with the central screw.
When disassembling and assembling the lamination anchor
If you want to completely remove the lamination anchor from the hinge, secure
the hinge with the central screw. Do not move the hinge without the
screws in place. When you put the lamination anchor back in place, the hinge
must immediately be secured again with the central screw or the centring pin.

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5.3. CDS®Nano Hinge
5.3.1. Assembly of the centring pin on the CDS®Nano Hinge
Remove the central screw using the supplied tool (2.5mm Allen key).
Do not move the hinge without the screws in place.
Screw the double threaded pin into the centring pin. Then immediately screw
the centring pin onto the hinge. To finish the assembly, immediately replace the
centring pin with the central screw.
Double threaded pin
When disassembling and assembling the lamination anchor
If you want to completely remove the lamination anchor from the hinge, secure
the hinge with the central screw. Do not move the hinge without the
screws in place. When you put the lamination anchor back in place, the hinge
must immediately be secured again with the central screw or the centring pin.

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5.4. CDS®Runner / CDS® Nano Runner
5.4.1. Assembly of the CDS®Runner / CDS®Nano Runner in the
alignment set
The CDS®Runner /CDS®Nano Runner must be mounted directly. It must be
screwed with the centring pin and the corresponding retaining washer as shown
in the exploded diagram. The Teflon washer must be removed during the casting
process.

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6. CDS®Adapter-Hinge / ROM Nano Hinge
6.1. CDS®Adapter-Hinge 90° plus
6.1.1. Assembly of the Alignment set for the
CDS®Adapter-Hinge 90° plus
The lamination plates (short and long) serve as placeholders for the CDS®
Adapter-Hinge 90° plus. The (short) lamination plate, the (long) lamination plate,
the centring pin, the (2mm) spacer and the retaining washer must be screwed as
shown in the exploded diagram. Ensure the correct orientation of the lamination
plates. Use the 2mm spacer for the CDS®Adapter-Hinge 90° plus.
long short (k)
long
short (k)
spacer 2mm

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6.2. CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360° plus
6.2.1. Disassembly and assembly of the lamination anchor
Remove the central screw using the supplied tool (face spanner). Do not move
the hinge without the screws in place. Using the supplied Allen key, loosen
the Allen screws on the lamination anchor. Screw the central screw with the
hinge immediately after removing the lamination anchor. Now the lamination
anchor may be used for alignment with the alignment set.
When the contouring / casting work is finished, the lamination anchor must be
screwed back onto the hinge. To do so, remove the central screw and place the
anchor onto the hinge. Secure the anchor with the central screw and the two
Allen screws in the desired position.

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6.2.2. Assembly of the Alignment set for the
CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360° plus
The (long) lamination plate and the lamination anchor serve as a place holder
for the CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360° plus. Remove the lamination anchor from the
hinge. The (long) lamination plate, the lamination anchor, the centring pin, the
(2mm + 3mm) spacers and the retaining washer must be screwed as shown in
the exploded diagram. Ensure the correct orientation of the lamination plate and
the lamination anchor. Use the 2mm and 3mm spacers for the CDS®Adapter-
Hinge 360° plus.
short (k)
long
centring ring
lamination
spacer 2mm
spacer 3mm
long

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6.3. CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360°
6.3.1. Disassembly and assembly of the lamination anchor
Remove the central screw using the supplied tool (face spanner). Do not move
the hinge without the screws in place. Using the supplied Allen key, loosen
the Allen screws on the lamination anchor. Screw the central screw with the
hinge immediately after removing the lamination anchor. Now the lamination
anchor may be used for alignment with the alignment set.
When the contouring / casting work is finished, the lamination anchor must be
screwed back onto the hinge. To do so, remove the central screw and place the
anchor onto the hinge. Secure the anchor with the central screw and the two
Allen screws in the desired position.

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6.3.2. Assembly of the Alignment set for the
CDS
®
Adapter-Hinge 360°
The (short) lamination plate and the lamination anchor serve as placeholders
for the CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360°. Remove the lamination anchor from the
hinge. The (short) lamination plate, the lamination anchor, the centring pin,
the (3mm) spacers and the retaining washer must be screwed as shown in the
exploded diagram. Ensure the correct orientation of the lamination plate and the
lamination anchor. Use the 3mm washer for the CDS®Adapter-Hinge 360°.
short (k)
short (k) short (k) short (k)
lamination
anchor
spacer 3mm
short (k)

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6.4. CDS®Nano Adapter-Hinge
6.4.1. Disassembly and assembly of the lamination anchor
Remove the central screw using the supplied tool (2.5mm Allen key). Do not
move the hinge without the screws in place. Screw the central screw
with the hinge immediately after removing the lamination anchor. Now the
lamination anchor may be used for alignment with the alignment set.
When the contouring / casting work is finished, the lamination anchor must be
screwed back onto the hinge. To do so, remove the central screw and place the
anchor onto the hinge. Secure the anchor with the central screw in the desired
position.

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6.4.2. Assembly of the Alignment set for the
CDS®Nano Adapter-Hinge
The (short) lamination plate and the lamination anchor serve as placeholders for
the CDS®Nano Adapter-Hinge. Remove the lamination anchor from the hinge.
The (short) lamination plate, the lamination anchor, the centring pin, the (1mm)
spacer and the corresponding retaining washer must be screwed as shown in
the exploded diagram. Ensure the correct orientation of the lamination plate and
the lamination anchor. Use the 1mm spacer for the CDS®Nano Adapter-Hinge.
short (k) short (k) short (k) short (k)
centring ring
anchor spacer 36mm / 1mm
short (k)

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6.5. ROM Nano Adapter-Hinge
6.5.1. Assembly of the Alignment set for the
ROM Nano Adapter-Hinge
The (short and long) 2mm Nano lamination plates serve as placeholders for the
ROM Nano Adapter-Hinge. The (long and short) lamination plates, the centring
pin and the corresponding retaining washer must be screwed as shown in the
exploded diagram. Ensure the correct orientation of the lamination plates.
short (k)
long
short (k)
long