Animal Ortho Care EMbrace User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
BEFORE USING THIS SUPPORT, PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. CORRECT APPLICATION IS VITAL TO
THE PROPER USE OF THIS SUPPORT.
INTENDED USE
This support provides a solution for stabilization following
injuries and the onset of arthritis to the knee (stifle) joint
and surrounding structures. Conditions include, but are
not limited to, sprains to the ligaments and strains of the
tendons of the knee, osteoarthritis and patellar tendinitis.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1. DO NOT leave your pet unattended while wearing this
support, when metal stays are inserted.
2. Consult your veterinarian for recommended wear time.
3. If treating an acute injury, avoid strenuous exercise,
including running and jumping.
4. It is recommended the support be worn during periods of
activity. Remove the support when the dog is resting.
WARRANTY
Our warranty covers all manufacturing defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of six months. This warranty
does not cover support failure due to normal wear and
tear or improper use.
ADDRESS:
Caerus Corp
1251 Red Fox Road
Arden Hills, MN 55112, USA
EMAIL:
[email protected]
WEBSITE:
www.aocpet.com
PHONE:
651-440-9321
C009-945 Rev A
Caerus Corp © 2019
STIFLE SUPPORT
ANIMAL ORTHO CARE

Consult your veterinarian for recommended wear time.
WEAR & USAGE
•Break in period consists of wearing a half hour on/off the first
day, increasing daily as tolerance improves.
•Please consult your veterinarian for recommended wear time.
•DO NOT leave your pet unattended while wearing this
support, when metal stays are inserted.
•DO NOT over-tighten Velcro®straps. This can cause irritation
and limit mobility.
•Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, and lay flat to dry.
Remove the metal stays before washing.
•All supports are compatible for use with our EMpower Device.
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach the connector strap to your dog’s collar.
2. If using only one knee support (unilateral), apply the thigh
support to the leg opposite the injury.
3. Attach the connector strap to the top of the thigh strap. Wrap
the Velcro® strap around the thigh and secure, ensuring the
thigh support is positioned above the knee.
4. If using knee supports on both legs (bilateral), follow the
instructions below for each side.
ACUTE INJURIES CHRONIC CONDITIONS
USE STAYS DO NOT USE STAYS
The support can be worn with the metal stays inserted,
if the support is being used for an acute injury
and will be worn for less than three weeks.
Remove ALL metal stays,
if the support is being used for chronic conditions
or will be worn longer than three weeks.
5. Unhook the Velcro®straps
to open the support.
6. Ensure the metal stays
have been inserted into
the interior pockets of
the support.
5. Unhook the Velcro®
straps to open
the support.
6. Ensure the metal stays
have been removed
from the exterior
pockets of the support.
7. Center the knee hole of the support around the knee joint, and wrap the support around the leg.
8. Connect the top of the support to the connector strap. Wrap the Velcro®straps around the leg to secure in place, ensuring the lower
strap holds the device securely above the hock joint.
9. Ensure the support is snug enough to not slip into misalignment with the joint. If a pen will fit between the leg and the support, it is not
tight enough.
10.Check regularly for areas of irritation. If there are areas of irritation, adjust the support for a better fit.
Velcro®straps metal stays
interior pockets
thigh wrap connector strap
connects to support
connects
to collar
knee support