Darco Body Armor Walker II User manual

Indications
> Weber fractures
> Metatarsal bone fractures
> Arthritis
> The alternative to a fitted cast for immobilisation of the lower leg.
Contraindication:
> Open fractures
5 Sizes:
XS (up to 4), S (4.5 – 6.5), M (7 – 10), L (10.5 – 12), XL (12.5 plus)
> available in knee-high and mid-calf versions
> can be worn on the right or left leg
Material:
Outer sole: TPR (Thermoplastic Resin)
Inner sole: EVA + Plastazote
Inner material: Polyester
Leg: PUR (Polyurethane)
Technical data
To clean the shell and inner lining, please use lukewarm water (30° C
possible) and mild soap if necessary. Wash the inside and dry immediately.
Leave it in the open air to dry. Do not use a dryer with hot air.
Cleaning instructions
Please always follow these instructions for use. In case of adverse
effects (e.g. skin swelling, pressure points, disorders of blood circulation
etc.) please tell your doctor. The function and optimal protection are
no longer guaranteed if the product is incorrectly used. This aid assists
recovery and should be used exclusively under the instruction of and
in consultation with your doctor or a healthcare professional.
DARCO (Europe) GmbH does not assume any responsibility. It is advisable
to wear dressings or socks with the shoe/walker. We recommend that
you do not drive a vehicle while you are wearing this aid. Use extreme
caution when climbing stairs (e.g. also stepping up onto curbs) and
walking on uneven surfaces. Walk more slowly than usual. This aid is
intended for single-patient use only.
Caution
190731
Body Armor®
Walker II
DARCO International, Inc.
810 Memorial Blvd.
Huntington, WV 25701, USA
Toll-free 800.999.8866
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.darcointernational.com
DARCO (Europe) GmbH
Gewerbegebiet 18
82399 Raisting, Germany
Telefon [phone] | Fax -22
[e-mail], www.darco.de
Made in China

Instructions for use
Body Armor® Walker II
Lower leg walking cast replacement
1. Unlock all buckles and remove shin guard.
2. If off-loading for ulcers, fractures or other painful areas is desired,
remove bottom insole and modify it as described below.
3. Spread open the shell and lower the foot with the heel first into the
walker. A thick absorbent sock should be worn.
4. Place the shin guard into position and secure it under the edges
of the walker shell.
5. Insert straps into the buckles and adjust them to the desired
compression. Close the buckles to locked position.
Off-load site location
> Mark the area with a transferable marker such as lipstick or ink.
> Place the foot in the walker and stand to allow the mark to transfer to
the top insole.
> Use a straight pin (or similar object) to puncture through the centre of
the transferred mark. Important is the piercing of both layers.
> On the bottom of the lower insole, lightly mark the area to be removed,
as described in the diagram.
Off-loading modifications (A)
After accurately having located the area to be off-loaded on the lower
insole (see »off-load site location«), use a utility knife or drill to cut area
directly under the relief site. It is important to skive the edges (approx. 30°)
so that the opening away from the foot is slightly larger than the opening
on the upper surface. The relief area should be approximately 5 mm
larger than the outer edge of the area to be off-loaded and extend distally
12 mm (see diagram A). A hard, smooth-cutting surface (i. e. glass) is
recommended for more accurate and safe cutting results. In case of any
questions with regard to the product or how to attend to it please do not
hesitate to call our product specialists or send us an E-Mail.
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Ulzera
12 mm
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distal
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