orfit ORFITUBE ADJUSTER KIT User manual

Instructions for use: ORFITUBETM Adjuster Kit (ref. no. 31201E)
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ORFITUBETM ADJUSTER KIT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
B. PRODUCT SUMMARY
The ORFITUBE
TM ADJUSTER is a structural unit for
placing onto a hand orthosis, in order to give the orthosis
added adjustable and dynamic action. The dynamic splint
can be dened as ‘outrigger with rubber band’ type
The outrigger is adjustable, as biomechanical clues may
change over time.
TUBE END:
A. GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
Art. N° Description
35305 5x single ORFITUBE ADJUSTER
5x ORFITUBE
TM
5x ORFITUBE END
1x bending rod
1x ORFITUBE TM ADJUSTER - SET
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1x allen wrench
Adjusting screw (stainless steel) :
Secures the position of the
ORFITUBE
TM
in the
adjusting ring
Adjusting ring (Polyacetal) :
Holds and allows alterations
of the ORFITUBE
TM
Fixation plate (ORFIT
®
) :
fastens and stabilises the
ADJUSTER to a splint
Single ORFITUBE
TM
adjuster:
Tube (polycarbonate) into which
a braided elastic or extension
spring is introduced,
provides a spatial suspension
point for the nger
Metal cap (nickel-coated brass)
with rounded edges, to reduce
friction of the elastic.
ORFITUBE
TM
:
Bending thread:
Synthetic thread used to
prevent kinks from arising
when the ORFITUBE
TM
is
shaped.

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C. APPLICATION TECHNIQUE
1. Put a basic splint on the patient.
A
2. Determine in which plane the suspension point needs to
be adjustable (A).
3. Find a location on the splint that is ± parallel to this
plane (A’).
A'
4. Feed the ORFITUBE TM through the ADJUSTER over
the anticipated setting distance and fasten the screw of
the adjusting ring.
A''
5. If the ORFITUBE TM ts the orthosis without bending,
then continue with item 10.
6. In order to bend the ORFITUBE TM, rst introduce the
bending rod till beyond the adjusting ring
7. Bend the ORFITUBE TM to the desired angle
8. Remove the bending rod from the angle and if
necessary make additional bends to end up in the
adjusting plane again

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9. Completely remove the bending rod from the tube
10. Now slide the ORFITUBE TM into the ADJUSTER up to
its most distal position
11. For a few seconds, heat the underneath of the
ORFITUBE TM ADJUSTER as well as the attachment
location on the orthosis with a heat gun (watch out for
overheating)
12. Firmly press the ADJUSTER onto the orthosis in the
desired position and allow it to cool down completely.
Note:
after heating, the ADJUSTER can be adhered to the
following splinting materials:
13. Cut the ORFITUBE TM to length using heavy scissors
(or by incision and breaking)
A: Ort® Classic, Orlight TM and Tecnot®
B: Colort® , Soft-Fit® and Orlined® , provided the
“Non Stick” - coating is mechanically removed.
C: it is possible to attach the ORFITUBE TM
ADJUSTER onto other, non-adherent splint
materials, by using suitable adhesives
D: in some cases, it may be possible to detach the
adjusting ring and screw it directly onto the splint
14. Press the TUBE END rmly onto the ORFITUBE TM
15. Introduce an braided elastic (ref. 35312 - 35313 -
35314) equipped with a nger cuff
16. Give the required tension to the elastic.

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The ORFITUBE TM ADJUSTER does not require mainte-
nance. It can be cleaned with lukewarm water and soap.
It is not possible to sterilise an ORFITUBE TM ADJUSTER
in an autoclave, although it can be sterilised using gas sterili-
sation. It can be disinfected using alcohol
E. MAINTENANCE
Draw patients’ attention to possible consequences of the
incorrect action of dynamic splints.
- accidental modication of the ORFITUBE TM set-up
- xation plate or tube-end loosening
Do not use an open ame to heat the ADJUSTER xation
plate
Only trained medical personnel should make and apply
dynamic orthosis using the ORFITUBE TM ADJUSTER.
F. WARNINGS
These instructions for use were drawn up in conjunction with European Directive
93/42/EEG related to medical devices. It is forbidden to make alterations to this text
without the prior agreement of ORFIT Industries.
Should you wish any additional copies, please contact your local distributor or send a
fax message to ([phone], or an e-mail message to welcome@ort.com.
© ORFIT INDUSTRIES 2001
ref.:31201E
version 1.7
Date: 28 08 2001
As it should remain possible to vary the elastic’s suspension
point during the course of rehabilitation, the ORFITUBE TM
can be accurately adjusted.
By loosening the adjusting screw, the ORFITUBE TM can be
rotated and/or translated.
D. ADJUSTING THE ORFITUBE
TM