DJO AIRCAST Mayo Clinic Elbow Brace Instructions

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BEFORE USING THE DEVICE, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. CORRECT APPLICATION IS VITAL TO THE PROPER FUNCTIONING OF THE DEVICE.

INTENDED USER PROFILE:

The intended use should be a licensed medical professional, the patient or the patient’s caregiver. The user should be able to read, understand and be physically capable of performing the directions, warnings, and cautions in the information for use.INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS: The AirCast Mayo Clinic Elbow Brace is designed to provide immobilization or controlled movement of the elbow.CONTRAINDICATIONS: The Mayo Clinic Elbow Brace may not be used on persons with vascular or neurovascular compromise.WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS: This product is to be prescribed and fitted by a healthcare professional.

If you develop an allergic reaction and/or experience itchy, red skin after coming into contact with any part of this device, please stop using it and contact your healthcare professional immediately.
Do not use over open wounds.
Excessive tightening of the brace straps may compromise circulation. If tingling or numbness is experienced, loosen straps.
Do not use this device if it is damaged and/or the packaging has been opened.
If pain, swelling, changes in sensation, or other unusual reactions occur while using this product, consult your medical professional immediately.

NOTE: Contact manufacturer and the competent authority in case of a serious incident arising due to usage of this device

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

APPLY BRACE (See bottom of the page for an alternative method of application) The brace has four straps with four air cells for patient comfort and securing the brace to the arm. Two additional air cells are included with the Mayo Clinic Elbow Brace and may be added to the bottom portion of both the forearm and bicep straps. When adding the air cells, be sure that the gray side faces the skin and thread the strap through the loops on the black side of the aircell. These air cells provide additional support and help maintain brace position for patients with a small arm.

Attach the two circular foam pads (included with the brace) to the inside of the brace hinges facing the skin. The large pad is attached to the hinge with the control knob and the small pad is attached to the opposite hinge.
Set the control knob to the unlocked position.
Remove the stops from the brace hinge with an Allen wrench (included with the brace).
Open each of the four straps and lay the arm in a brace. The bracket with the blue fabric should be placed toward the shoulder and the black bracket near the wrist. The hinge and control knob should be positioned on either side of the elbow joint (Fig. 1).
Secure the four straps in the following order: wrist, shoulder, forearm, and bicep.
To ensure that the brace hinge and control knob are aligned with the crease of the elbow, adjust the forearm and bicep straps. Be sure to adjust both the top portion of the straps as well as the bottom (the straps are two-sided). it is critical that the brace hinge and control knob are aligned with the crease of the elbow at all times for proper fit (Fig. 2).
If desired, insert the stops into the hinge using an Allen wrench (included with the brace) (Fig. 3). The stops can be positioned for limited range-of-motion (ROM) in the unlocked position.

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION METHOD (This alternative method of application is suggested for patients who may have difficulty securing the straps of the Mayo Clinic ElbowBrace with their non-dominant arm, or have functional limitations in their upper extremities.)

Loosen each strap but do not completely open the strap. Carefully slide the arm into a brace making sure that each strap wraps around the arm.
Align the hinge mechanism with the elbow crease (Fig. 2).
Secure the four straps in order: wrist, shoulder, forearm, and bicep.

ARM SLING ACCESSORY The Mayo Clinic Elbow Brace includes an accessory arm Sling for additional patient comfort.APPLY ARM SLING: the arm sling should be attached to the elbow brace before the brace is applied.

Attach the Sling to the bar of the Elbow Brace that is closest to the body. Wrap the loop end of Sling around the bar in between the bicep strap and the shoulder end bracket (with the blue fabric).
Insert the free end of the Sling into the loop and pull through until secure (Fig. 4).
Apply Mayo Clinic Elbow Brace per instructions on the previous page.
With the gray side of the Sling toward the body, wrap-around body: under the arm, across the back, up over the opposite shoulder and around the Elbow Brace wrist bracket. Attach the end tab to the Sling strap across the chest (Fig. 5).
For additional security, slide the black ring over the end tab (Fig. 6).

NOTE: When using the brace at flexion angles greater than 95°, loosen the top of both the forearm and bicep straps to prevent impingement. If desired, the forearm and bicep straps may be completely opened on top. If the straps are open, wrap each strap around the bottom and secure to the bottom strap.During treatment, the top of the control knob may be removed.Before unlocking the brace, turn the control knob slightly to reduce pressure on the arm (if the pressure is not reduced, the brace hinge will not release when the brace is locked).

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:

The straps and covers of the Mayo Clinic Elbow Brace can be hand washed in 30°C warm water using a mild soap. Rinse thoroughly and air dry. If the straps and covers are not rinsed thoroughly, residual soap may cause skin irritation and deteriorate the material.All other portions of the brace may be wiped clean using a non-abrasive cleaner or mild soap. Do not allow liquid to enter the control knob.WARRANTY: DJO, LLC will repair or replace all or part of the unit and its accessories for material or workmanship defects for a period of six months from the date of sale.Rx ONLY. · INTENDED FOR SINGLE PATIENT USE.NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEXU.S. PATENT #7517329NOTICE: WHILE EVERY EFFORT HAS BEEN MADE IN STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNIQUES TO OBTAIN THE MAXIMUM COMPATIBILITY OF FUNCTION, STRENGTH, DURABILITY, AND COMFORT, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT INJURY WILL BE PREVENTED THROUGH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW (U.S.A.) RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.