DeRoyal SPORTS ANKLE BRACE 2 User manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read all warnings and instructions before use. Correct
application is essential for proper product function and to
reduce the risk of injury or re-injury inherent with the use of any
brace.
INTENDED USE
The DeRoyal® Sports Ankle Brace is intended to assist in prevention or
treatment of acute ankle sprains. It provides external support over the
injury site, creates compression and forces the heel into inversion or
eversion (depending on the nature of the injury).
CAUTIONS
• This product is to be fitted by a physician (or properly licensed
practitioner) who is familiar with the purpose for which they
are responsible. The physician or practitioner is responsible
for providing wearing instructions and precautions to other
healthcare practitioners or healthcare providers involved in the
patient’s care as well as the patient. Consult your physician (or
properly licensed practitioner) immediately if you experience
sensation changes, unusual reactions, swelling or increased pain
while using this product. Follow the instructions of your physician
(or properly licensed practitioner) for length and duration of use.
• Prolonged usage can result in muscle atrophy in the user. The user
may require (1) a weaning period from the brace to build muscle
strength (2) regular physical therapy exercises to maintain the
strength of the ankle (3) a limitation on duration of use or (4)
some combination of these.
• Inspect brace for damaged or missing components before use.
• Discontinue use and consult your prescriber if the brace or its
components break or become damaged.
• Inspect the fit of the brace on the patient to ensure fit is proper.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Check regularly to ensure circulation
is not compromised.
• Consult your prescriber immediately if you experience sensation
changes, unusual reactions, swelling or increased pain while using
this brace. Discontinue use if pressure injuries develop.
• Wear clothing underneath this brace.
• Take special care if the user is diabetic or has poor circulation.
These users may have decreased skin sensitivity and are at greater
risk for poor peripheral circulation and pressure injuries.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. Place foot with the heel to the back
of the brace and position the tongue
between the top of the foot and laces.
Note: Brace should be worn with an
athletic sock.
2. Lace up ankle brace from the bottom to
top and tie laces together.
3. Detach “Y-tab”from the end of nylon
strap.
4. Feed the nylon strap under the cuff
closure to the side of the ankle that
needs support. Adjust straps for a snug,
comfortable fit.
5. Reattach the“Y-tab”to the end of the
strap. Note: Hook should be facing
the body of brace to ensure proper
attachment.
6. Bring stabilizing strap across the top of
the foot, through the arch and under
the heel.
7. Secure the hook to the body of brace
(snug).
8. Secure the elastic cuff closed over laces
and strap. DeRoyal logo should be
centered to the front of brace to ensure
proper compression.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
Hand wash arm sling and pillow cover in
lukewarm water, mild detergent, air dry.
STORAGE AND TRANSPORT CONDITIONS
KEEP DRY
KEEP AWAY FROM SUNLIGHT
In addition to the competent authority in the country where the
patient resides, serious incidents must be reported to DeRoyal
Industries, Inc.
DEROYAL SPORTS ANKLE BRACE 2
SINGLE PATIENT USE
NON-STERILE
NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
RX ONLY FEDERAL U.S.A. LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE
TO SALE OR USE BY OR ON THE ORDER
OF A PHYSICIAN OR PROPERLY LICENSED
PRACTITIONER.
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WARRANTY
DEROYAL®PRODUCTS ARE WARRANTED FOR NINETY (90) DAYS FROM
THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM DEROYAL AS TO PRODUCT QUALITY
AND WORKMANSHIP. DEROYAL’S WRITTEN WARRANTIES
ARE GIVEN IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Part#0-1801 Revised 8/2022
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Manufactured by:
DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
200 DeBusk Lane
Powell, TN 37849 USA
888.938.7828 or [phone].7828
www.deroyal.com