Bledsoe ARC 2.0 User guide

Torso strap
Hook closure tabs
Pillow
Buckle
PILLOW
Hook
material
ARC 2.0 with Pillow
Application Instructions
CP020269 Rev A 09/11
Council Directive 93/42/EEC
of 14 June 1993 concerning
Medical Devices
EXAMPLE: RIGHT SHOULDER
POSITION THE PILLOW.
Release the buckle and position the
pillow on the aected side of the body at
the level of the elbow. Make sure the
buckle is at the front of the body.
PILLOW POSITIONING
These instructions show the pillow
positioned in the neutral position,
pointing straight forward. The pillow
may be positioned dierently depending
on the physician’s orders.
FASTEN AND ADJUST TORSO STRAP
Pass the torso strap around the body.
Secure at the front using the buckle.
Loosen the hook closure at the end of
the torso strap and pull the strap to a
comfortable tension. The straps can be
adjusted from the front and back.
NOTE : Excess strap may be trimmed if
necessary.
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This device is oered for sale by or on the order of a physician or other qualied medical professional. This device is
not intended for reuse on a second patient or for extended use beyond 180 days.
INDICATIONS:
For non-surgical or post-operative support and immobilization of the injured shoulder where glenohumeral
positioning is key.
CAUTION: Activity modication and proper rehabilitation are an essential part of a safe treatment program. If any
additional pain or other symptoms occur while using this device, discontinue use and seek medical attention.
CAUTION: This device is not intended to prevent injury, or reduce or eliminate the risk of re-injury.
CAUTION: This device has been developed for the indications listed above, and may be damaged by unusual
activities such as sports, falls, or other accidents. Do not leave this device in a car on a hot day, or in any other place
where the temperature may exceed 150F (65 C.) for any extended period of time. To avoid the risk of accident and
possible injury to the patient, discontinue use if such an incident has occurred.
WARRANTY: This device is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days.
These warranties apply to devices that have not been modied or subjected to misuse, abuse or neglect. This device
is expressly subject to Bledsoe’s Product Line Limited Warranty. Copies of this limited warranty can be obtained from
your medical professional, via the internet at www.BledsoeBrace.com, or by calling 1-888-BLEDSOE (253- 3763).
Neck pad
Shoulder strap
Cryotherapy
cutout
Sling
closure
strap
Hook closure tabs
Hand grip
Quick pull tabs
Buckle
ARM SLING
1st Pre-scored fold line
2nd Pre-scored fold line
Wrist support
strap
For product information or questions pertaining to sales or
service, please contact Bledsoe Brace Systems™.
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APPLY ARC 2.0 WITH PILLOW

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SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
Adjust shoulder strap at the front and back by
loosening the hook closures and pulling the
strap ends to a comfortable tension. Make sure
the neck pad is positioned properly.
NOTE: Excess shoulder strap may be trimmed if
necessary. Delay trimming if adjusting for
external rotation; see the Underarm Strap
Application Instruction sheet.
POSITION AND ATTACH THE ARM SLING TO
THE PILLOW
Press and secure the arm sling onto the hook
material on the pillow. The elbow should be
positioned near the back of the pillow.
ADJUST THE HAND GRIP AND SLING
CLOSURE STRAP
Place hand grip in hand of aected arm. Adjust
the two elastic tension cords, top and bottom,
by pressing the buttons on the sliding locks and
pulling the cords back to a comfortable
position, release the buttons to hold the
tension.
FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Adjust the shoulder strap
at the front and back if
necessary.
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ADJUST THE ARM SLING LENGTH
LARGE SIZE: The arm sling is
packaged in its longest congura-
tion or largest size. If no
adjustment is desired, proceed to
step 5.
MEDIUM SIZE: To shorten the
arm sling for a medium size, lift
the hook closure tabs on the
front end of the arm sling. Fold
the arm sling along the rst
pre-scored fold line. Reattach
the hook closure tabs.
SMALL SIZE: To shorten the
arm sling for a small size, lift
the hook closure tabs on the
front end of the arm sling. Fold
the arm sling along the second
pre-scored fold line. Reattach
the hook closure tabs.
APPLY THE ARM SLING
Slip arm in the sling ensuring
the elbow is resting in the bend
of sling.
SECURE THE SHOULDER STRAP
Pass the shoulder strap over the
shoulder and insert the buckle at
the wrist support strap.