Darco Body Armor Walker II User manual

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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
Toll-free 800.999.8866
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.darcointernational.com
Manufactured by:
DARCO Int. Trading (Shanghai) LTD
No. 128 Lane 3458 Hu Min Road
Shanghai 201108, China
Body Armor®
Walker II
Sizes:
5 Women sizes:
XS (1.5 – 2), S (2.5 – 7.5), M (8 – 10.5), L (11 – 13.5), XL (> 13.5)
5 Men sizes:
XS (1.5 – 2.5), S (3 – 8), M (8.5 – 11), L (11.5 – 14), XL (> 14.0)
> 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
Caution
Your physician has dispensed to you a lower leg walking cast re-
placement. The design of the rocker sole warrants a physio logically
correct gait by means of the »rolling-off« movement. Walking
with the Body Armor® Walker II is more difficult than walking with
conventional footwear and its correct application is essential for
the walker’s functionality – please read the following precautions.
> 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 healthcare specialist. In case of pain, swelling or skin irritation
please call a doctor immediately!
Caution should be used on patients with neuropathy to ensure that
the walker does not restrict blood circulation. Patients should call
their physician immediately, if any tingling, burning, numbness or
foul odor becomes noticeable.
If the product is improperly handled its function and optimal safety
can no longer be guaranteed.

Instructions for use
Indications
> Weber fractures
> Metatarsal bone fractures
> Arthritis
> The alternative to a fitted cast for immobilisation of the lower leg.
Contraindication:
> Open fractures
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 a wax pencil or ink.
> Place the foot in the walker and stand to allow the mark to transfer to the
top insole.
> Carefully remove the foot from the walker.
> Remove the insole from the walker.
> 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.
> Place the insole back in the walker when complete.
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.
Cleaning instructions
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.
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Ulzera
12 mm
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