VQ OrthoCare Troy Lee Designs Catalyst X User manual

KNEE BRACE
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CATALYST X

CATALYST X
KNEE BRACE
MEDICAL GRADE KNEE BRACE
TIBIAL DOCKING SYSTEM™ provides secure tibial control
MOLDABLE ALUMINUM FRAME enables customization
AUTOCONFORM ALUMINUM-CORE WINGS adapt to anatomy
INTEGRATED PCL STRAP delivers increased stability
SIZING AND CE woven label inside padded liner
EXTENSION STOPS: 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20° and 25°
FLEXION STOPS: 45°, 60°, 75° and 90°
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MATERIALS:
FRAME: 100% Aluminum
STRAPS: 100% Nylon
SLEEVE: 15% Nylon 70% Neoprene 15% Volara Foam
PATELLA GUARD: 100% Polypropylene
RIVETS: 100% Stainless Steel
LINERS: 80% Nylon 20% Urethane Foam
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OPEN MEDIAL UPPER AND LOWER SHELLS
provide maximum clearance and comfort on the medial aspect
of both legs, making it the perfect solution for patients
engaging in activities including mountain biking and motocross

PROPER FITTING:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
SIZES AND CIRCUMFERENCE:
CATALYST X S M
6” ABOVE MID-P
L
19. 5 ”-22. 5 ”
XL XXL
22. 5 ”-25. 5 ” 25. 5 ”-30”
18.
5 ”-22”
14.
5 ”-17”
11.
5 ”-13”
11.
5 ”-13”
17”-19.
5 ”
13”-15”
13”-14.
5 ”
17”-19”
MID-PATELLA
6” BELOW MID-P
15”-17”
14.
5 ”-16. 5 ” 16. 5 ”-18. 5 ”
19”-22”
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Measure your circumference 6” above mid-patella,
mid-patella and 6” below mid-patella. They should
measure out at approximately one of the following sizes:
1- POSITION BRACE
• While sitting at edge of chair, flex knee to a 45° angle
• Align hinge centers with top of kneecap and position slightly
behind midline of leg
• Ensure that adjustable tibial pad is centered on shin
• Confirm brace is not rotated on leg
2- FASTEN STRAPS
• While maintaining brace in position, fasten straps 1 -4 in
sequence indicated on strap tabs. Straps should be comfortably
tightened to properly secure brace.

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5
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Do not overtighten.
• Align hinge centers with top of kneecap and position slightly
behind midline of leg.
• Ensure that adjustable tibial pad is centered on shin.
• Confirm brace is not rotated on leg.
3- CHECK FIT
• Once straps are secure, hinge centers should be aligned with
middle of kneecap and positioned slightly behind midline of leg.
• To ensure proper fit for activity, walk for several minutes. It is
normal for brace to drop or settle into position. Make
adjustments as necessary.
Fasten Strap 1 snugly just above calf muscle. Strap 1
is important in maintaining brace position.
Fasten Strap 2 around back of lower thigh.
Fasten Strap 3 around calf muscle. Ensure all tibial
padding is in contact with front of leg.
Fasten Strap 4 around back of upper thigh. Do not
overtighten.
Adjust Strap 5 (PCL Strap) to ensure secure fit. PCL
Strap typically requires minimal adjustment following
initial fitting.

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RANGE OF MOTION ADJUSTMENT:
INDICATIONS:
Each Knee Brace comes with 5° extension stops preinstalled.
At the direction of a medical professional, extension and
flexion settings may be changed. Optional 0°, 10°, 15°, 20°,
and 25° extension stops and 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90° flexion
stops are included with each brace. IMPORTANT: BOTH HINGES
MUST BE SET TO SAME EXTENSION AND FLEXION SETTINGS.
FOR 0° EXTENSION LIMITING, THE 0° EXTENSION STOPS MUST
BE USED.
• Stabilization of ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL or treatment of combined
ligament instabilities.
• Protection for surgical repairs.
• Conservative treatment of ligament damage or deficiency.
• Prophylactic bracing for athletic activities.
NOTICE:
CAUTION:
While every effort has been made using state-of-theart
techniques to obtain maximum compatibility of function,
strength, durability and comfort, this device is only one
element on the overall treatment program administered by a
medical professional. There is no guarantee that injury will be
prevented through use of this device.
Applicable federal, state, and/or local regulations may
restrict this device to sale by or on the order of a practitioner
licensed by law of the State in which he/she practices to use
or order the use of this device.

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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
Salt water, sand, dirt and other elements can cause damage.
Thoroughly rinse brance with fresh water after exposure to
these conditions. Towel or air dry. Liners should be removed
and hand-washed as needed using cold water and mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly and air dry (do not machine-dry).
Lubricate hinges with dry silicone spray as needed. Do not
clean your protective gear with anything but soap and water.
Do not use any abrasive cleaners or pads. Do not use hot
water or chemical cleaners (like glass cleaner) or any
solvents which contain petroleum based products like
benzene or gasoline on your protective gear. Your protective
gear can be weakened by these substances and may not
provide its intended protection in an accident, which can
result in serious injury or death.
This product meets the CE standard
Tested by EMERGO EUROPE - Molenstraat 15 2513 BH
The Hague The Netherlands
EC REP

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Troy Lee Designs warranties all its products against defects
in materials and workmanship for one year. Normal wear and
tear, negligence, or improper care during the use of a product
is not considered a defect. No warranty or representation is
made as to this product’s ability to protect user from any
injury or death. The user assumes that risk. Protective Gear is
built to assist in absorption of light impacts. It must be
replaced after serious impact and should not be used if there
are any cracks or broken plastic or torn material. Protective
Gear is intended to minimize injuries, but it does not
guarantee complete pro¬tection against injury or death. Do
not modify this protective product in any way as it would
dangerously reduce its intend¬ed performance. This product
conforms to CE standards only in the configuration originally
sold by the manufacturer. Troy Lee Designs does not offer
any warranty or representation of this product’s ability to
protect the user if pieces are removed. Only the pieces in
original positions conform to the CE stan¬dard. Only official
TLD replacement parts are recommended.
NOTE: The life expectancy for Protective Gear is two years
from date of purchase without incident of impact. Do not
place gear in high heat and extreme cold conditions. This will
damage the product.
WARNING!
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CATALYST X
KNIEORTHESE
KNIEORTHESE MEDIZINISCHER QUALITÄT
TIBIAL DOCKING SYSTEM™ ermöglicht kontrollierte Tibiabewegungen
FORMBARER ALUMINIUMRAHMEN ermöglicht Anpassung
AUTOCONFORM-FLÜGEL MIT ALUMINIUMKERN passen sich an die
Anatomie an
INTEGRIERTES PCL-BAND verbessert die Stalibität
Gewebtes Etikett mit GRÖSSE UND CE im gepolsterten Futter
STRECKANSCHLÄGE: 0°, 5°, 10°, 15°, 20° und 25°
BEUGEANSCHLÄGE: 45°, 60°, 75° und 90°
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OFFENE OBERE UND UNTERE MEDIALE SCHALEN bieten maximale
Bewegungsfreiheit und Komfort an der medialen Seite beider Beine und
machen die Orthese zur perfekten Lösung für Patienten, die sich mit
Mountainbike- oder Motocrossfahren oder anderweitig sportlich betätigen
RAHMEN: 100 % Aluminium
BÄNDER: 100 % Nylon
MANSCHETTE: 15 % Nylon 70 % Neopren 15 %
Volara-Schaumstoff
PATELLA-ORTHESE: 100 % Polypropylen
NIETEN: 100 % Edelstahl
FUTTER: 80 % Nylon 20 % Urethan-Schaumstoff

KORREKTE GRÖSSENBEMESSUNG:
ANWENDUNGSANLEITUNG:
GRÖSSEN UND UMFÄNGE:
CATALYST X S M
CA. 15 CM OBERHALB
DER PATELLAMITTE
L
19. 5 ”-22. 5 ”
XL XXL
22. 5 ”-25. 5 ” 25. 5 ”-30”
18.
5 ”-22”
14.
5 ”-17”
11.
5 ”-13”
11.
5 ”-13”
17”-19.
5 ”
13”-15”
13”-14.
5 ”
17”-19”
PATELLAMITTE
CA. 15 CM UNTERHALB
DER PATELLAMITTE
15”-17”
14.
5 ”-16. 5 ” 16. 5 ”-18. 5 ”
19”-22”
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Messen Sie den Umfang ca. 15 cm oberhalb der Patellamitte,
an der Patellamitte und ca. 15 cm unterhalb der Patellamitte.
Daraus sollte sich ungefähr eine der folgenden Größen
ergeben:
1 – ORTHESE POSITIONIEREN
• Setzen Sie sich auf eine Stuhlkante, und beugen Sie das Knie
im Winkel von 45°
• Richten Sie die Mittelpunkte des Orthesengelenks mit der
Oberkante der Kniescheibe aus, und positionieren Sie die
Orthese etwas hinter der Mittellinie des Beins
• Achten Sie darauf, dass das verstellbare Tibiapolster auf dem
Schienbein zentriert ist
2 – BÄNDER BEFESTIGEN
• Belassen Sie die Orthese in Position, während Sie die Bänder 1
bis 4 in der auf den Bänderlaschen angegebenen Reihenfolge
befestigen. Die Bänder sollten bequem befestigt sein, um die
Orthese sicher in Position zu halten.