Darco AirTraveler User manual

AirTraveler™
Pneumatic Stirrup Walker
170313
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
Caution
Your doctor has prescribed you a stabilising orthosis. The
design of the rocker sole warrants a physio logically correct gait
by means of the »rolling-off« movement. Walking with the
AirTraveler™ Walker is more diffi cult than walking with conven-
tional footwear and its correct application is essential for the
walker’s functionality – please read the instructions.
> Do not attempt to drive while wearing this walker.
> Use extreme caution when climbing stairs, stepping up onto
curbs and walking on uneven surfaces.
> Walk more slowly than usual. You are not wearing a normal
street shoe and more clearance is required for the wedge sole.
The application of this aid should be supervised by a physician
or health care specialist. In case of pain, swelling or skin irrita -
tion please call a doctor immediately! Do not over infl ate the air
chamber. Do not create excessive pressure on the lower leg.
Caution is required in patients with neuropathy to ensure that
the walker does not restrict blood circulation. Patients should
call their physician immediately if any tingling, burning, numb-
ness or foul odour becomes noticeable. If the product is improp-
erly handled, its function and optimal safety can no longer be
guaranteed.
Technical data
5 Sizes Women:
XS (1.5 – 2.0), S (2.5 – 4.0), M (4.5 – 8.0), L (8.0 – 11.5), XL (11.5 – 13.5)
5 Sizes Men:
XS (2.0 – 2.5), S (3.0 – 4.5), M (5.0 – 9.0), L (9.5 – 12.5), XL (13.0 – 14.5)
> 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
Inner material: Polyester
Shaft: Nylon
DARCO Medical India Pvt. Ltd.
#32A1B1/A1, First Floor, Vaibhav Complex
Opp to District Court, P.B. Road
Dharwad 580 008, Karnataka, India
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail], www.darco.in
DARCO International, Inc.
810 Memorial Blvd.
Huntington, WV 25701, USA
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.darcointernational.com
Manufactured by:
DARCO Int. Trading (Shanghai) LTD
No. 128 Lane 3458 Hu Min Road
Shanghai 201108, China

Instructions for use
AirTraveler™ Walker
Pneumatic Stirrup Walker
1. Open the Velcro straps, remove the inner shoe of the walker and take out
the hexagonal foam pad. (Figure 1)
2. Place the inner shoe around the leg and fasten it with the Velcro straps.
(Figure 2)
3. To enter the walker safely, spread the medial and lateral splints using both
hands. (Figure 3)
4. After entry, remove the white protective strips on the inside of the splint
and fix the splint to the inner shoe. Now fasten the Velcro straps, starting
with the straps close to the ankle. Ensure that the leg is comfortable in the
walker. (Figure 4)
5. Remove the black pump on the back of the walker.
6. Now pump air through the valve on the back of the walker into the air
chambers of the inner shoe. Use the transparent end of the pump
(Figure 5). The air is distributed evenly. The degree of compression should
ensure that neither the foot nor the ankle can move freely. The inner
shoe of the walker should provide adequate protection for the foot and
ankle.
Should impaired sensation, swelling or pain occur, the pressure should be
reduced by releasing air from the chambers. Use the black end of the pump
(Figure A). Should persistent pain occur, the treatment should be inter-
rupted and a physician should be consulted.
Optional: Insertion of the foam pad (supplied as an accessory):
The four hexagonal pads (Figure B) are used to immobilise and pad the
ankle, thus allowing individual fitting. Place pads in areas where friction
needs to be reduced or excessive space needs to be filled.
Indications
> Treatment of oedema
> Acute management of ankle sprains
> Injuries of the superficial tissues in the lower leg
> Stress fractures
> Fractures in the foot and ankle joint region
> Fractures in the metatarsal region
> Achilles tendon injuries
> Injuries in the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot region
Contraindication:
> The AirTraveler™ Walker is not recommended when sensation in
the foot and ankle region is impaired.
1. 2.
3. 4.
5.
A
B