Dicarre DK18b User manual

Wellkang Ltd
Suite B, 29 Harley Street,
LONDON, W1G 9QR, U.K.
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REPEC
EUROPEAN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Councial Directive
93/42/EEC of
14 June 1993
concerning Medical Device
DK18b
User Guide
Application Instruction
Laundering and Care
1. Remove all panels and/ or any metal frames or components prior to cleaning.
2. This brace can be hand washed in cold or lukewarm water with mild soap or detergent
and air dried
3. Do not use any substance containing Chlorine
Warning
1. Carefully read this application instruction and warning prior to fitting braces, failure to
properly position the brace and fasten each strap will compromise performance and
support.
2. This support will Not prevent or reduce all injuries. Proper rehabilitation and activity
modification are essential while wearing the brace.
3. Federal Law restricts the sale of this Device to anyone other than a Licensed Health
Care Provider.
4. Settings of valgus/varus controls should be undertaken by medical professionals only
Caution
1. Single patient use only
2. Do not over-tighten closures
3. If irritation, pain or discomfort occurs while wearing this brace, discontinue use and
immediately consult your medical professional.
Dicarre Challenger Beyond
125 Half Mile Road, Suite 200
Red Bank, NJ 07701

1. Brace is to be worn directly against dry skin, while seated, flex knee to
45 degree and place brace on leg. Fasten the tibia strap as shown in fig
1, position the centre hinge about 1 inch above the knee cap with brace
slightly behind midline of the leg as shown in fig 2
2. 2. Starting from the thigh, fasten the straps in proper order as shown in
fig 3, 4, 5, 6
3. Fasten the remaining straps.
4. Once you have brace on your leg, walk around for a minute or get the
blood stimulated. Sit back down and tighten the straps in proper
orderas shown in fig 7
5. Hinge stops are provided with brace to control Flexion/Extension as
needed for patients as shown in fig 8
1”
1 2
4
6
7 8
3
5