Ossur AIRFORM Inflatable User manual

Instructions for Use
AIRFORM®Inflatable
Back Support

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EN | INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 6
DE | GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG 7
FR | NOTICE D’UTILISATION 9
ES | INSTRUCCIONES PARA EL USO 11
IT | ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO 13
DA | BRUGSANVISNING 15
SV | BRUKSANVISNING 17
FI | KÄYTTÖOHJEET 18
NL | GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING 19
PT | INSTRUÇÕES DE UTILIZAÇÃO 21
ZH | 中文说明书 23

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Part # Size Waist U/M
 Small "-"  ea
 Medium "-"  ea
 Large "-"  ea
 X Large "-"  ea
 XX Large "-"  ea
AIRFORM®INFLATABLE BACK SUPPORT
Part # Size U/M
GB Universal  ea
Part # Size U/M
 Clip-On  ea
 Sewn-In
Simply add an E before the part number when ordering Hot/Cold
Therapy Gel Pad.
HOT/COLD THERAPY GEL PAD
SUSPENDERS

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ENGLISH
USES
Muscular low back ache, acute strains, chronic low back pain, and
lumbar support
CAUTION
. Patient should be instructed to inspect their back and this product
before and after each use.
. Do not over-inflate air bladders. No more than ten pumps should be
necessary.
. To inflate/deflate, tighten the valve until secure. Do not twist the valve
too tight. Refer to sticker on knob. Release air if the brace seems
too tight.
PHOTO CAPTIONS
A. Contact closure
B. Lumbar support
C. Double pull contact closure strap
D. Hot/cold therapy gel pad(optional)
E. Air bulb
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
. If using hot/cold therapy, position gel pad on top of lumbar support.
. Make sure the lumbar support is centered in the middle of the back
and buttocks.
. Fasten the contact closures to secure the support into place.
. For additional support, pull the double pull contact closure straps
from the left side and adhere in front of the abdominal area. Repeat on
the right side
. To inflate: press and release the air bulb for inflation. Repeat until the
desired level of support is obtained.
. To deflate: twist the plastic knob counterclockwise. To reinflate, twist
the plastic knob clockwise until secure.
HOT/COLD THERAPY
. For cold therapy, remove gel pad from brace and place into a freezer
for approximately  minutes to  hour. To reduce swelling, apply
directly to the skin for  minutes.
. For hot therapy, remove gel pad from brace and place in microwave
oven for  second intervals at low setting until hot.
Do not use oven or flame to heat the gel pad. Do not apply heated gel
pad directly to skin. If too hot, allow to cool before applying.
. Once gel pad is hot/cold, use contact closure tabs to adhere it into
the brace to continue therapy. Diabetics and patients with vascular
insufficiencies must always consult a physician before using hot/
cold therapy.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
. The brace may be cleaned using a mild detergent and cold water. Do
not wash in washing machine.
. Lay brace out flat on a towel and air dry. Do not squeeze or wring out
the brace. Do not place in dryer. Do not place near heater. Do not use
bleach or strong detergents.