DJO DonJoy Playmaker Knee Brace User Guide
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 user 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 to perform all the directions, warnings and cautions provided in the information for use.
INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS:The DonJoy Playmaker Knee Brace is designed to support the knee and provide protected range of motion following mild to moderate MCL and/or LCL instabilities, mild to moderate ACL and/or PCL instabilities and meniscal repairs. Soft-good/ semi-rigid designed to restrict motion through elastic or semi-rigid construction. Providing mild protection of a limb or body segment for acute and prophylactic care.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS:
The Playmaker sleeve is shipped in the ACL configuration but may be convertedinto PCL or combined ligament instabilities (CI) configurations.The Playmaker wrap is shipped in the CI configuration only and cannot be converted into the ACL or PCL configurations.
- ACL sleeve Version as shipped –
- PCL sleeve Conversion –Remove lower thigh strap and reverse lower thigh D-rings to front side.Replace lower thigh strap on front of leg. Reverse the upper calf strap so the D-ring is now on back of bar.
- CI sleeve Conversion –Remove the lower thigh strap. Take the CI strap out of the bag. With the brace facing you, take the plain end of the strap and thread it through the “D” ring on the bar cover. Pull the strap through until the hook (by the “D” ring on the strap) engages the loop on the bar cover. Wrap the strap around the back of the leg, through the second “D” ring on the opposite side of the brace. Bring the strap around the front of the leg and thread the end of the strap through the “D” ring that is attached to the beginning of the strap. Tighten and attach the hook and loop on itself.
- APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSA. Unfasten and loosen the straps at the thigh and calf.B. Pull the sleeve onto the leg using the loops at the top of each hinge bar.If using wrap around version, simply wrap around leg and fasten over the front of the leg. Position the sleeve so that the hinges are parallel to each other, and the top of the circular cut-out aligns with the top of the kneecap.C. Fasten the lower calf strap first (#1), then the upper thigh strap (#2).
- ACL CONFIGURATION SLEEVE VERSION ONLYD. With the knee bent at 45°, push both condyles (hinges) toward the back of the leg, as shown.E. Maintaining the position of the hinges, secure the lower thigh strap (#3).F. Next, tighten the upper calf strap (#4).
- PCL CONFIGURATION SLEEVE VERSION ONLYD. Maintaining the position of the hinges, secure the upper calf strap (#3).E. Draw the hinges forward slightly before fastening the front thigh strap (#4).Do not pull the hinges beyond midline of the leg.
- CI CONFIGURATION SLEEVE AND WRAP VERSIONSD. With the knee bent at 45°, push both condyles (hinges) toward the back of the leg, as shown.E. Maintaining the position of the hinges, secure the lower thigh strap (#3) and then the upper calf strap (#4) on the back of the leg.HINGE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
- OLYCENTRIC HINGEYour brace comes with 10° extension stops installed. To change the installed stops, first completely remove the screw as shown. Then remove the stops.Insert the new stops, align with the holes in the hinge plate, then reinsert the screw. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, ensure that the screws are seated in the recess and completely tightened. Both medial and lateral stops must be identical in degree.Extension Stops: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, and 40°.Flexion Stops: 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90° (no flexion stops are installed upon shipment)
- IROM HINGEPress down, slide out, and lift up the hinge security latch. Rotate the cover until the desired flexion or extension pin is exposed. Remove the pin and place it in the desired degree setting. Rotate the cover so that the security latch is past the pin and replace the latch. To convert from the IROM to polycentric hinge, remove all straps that cover the hinge bar. Remove IROM hinge bar and replace with polycentric hinge bar. Reapply straps.
Remove lower thigh strap and reverse lower thigh D-rings to front side.Replace lower thigh strap on front of leg. Reverse the upper calf strap so the D-ring is now on back of bar.
Remove the lower thigh strap. Take the CI strap out of the bag. With the brace facing you, take the plain end of the strap and thread it through the “D” ring on the bar cover. Pull the strap through until the hook (by the “D” ring on the strap) engages the loop on the bar cover. Wrap the strap around the back of the leg, through the second “D” ring on the opposite side of the brace. Bring the strap around the front of the leg and thread the end of the strap through the “D” ring that is attached to the beginning of the strap. Tighten and attach the hook and loop on itself.
A. Unfasten and loosen the straps at the thigh and calf.B. Pull the sleeve onto the leg using the loops at the top of each hinge bar.If using wrap around version, simply wrap around leg and fasten over the front of the leg. Position the sleeve so that the hinges are parallel to each other, and the top of the circular cut-out aligns with the top of the kneecap.C. Fasten the lower calf strap first (#1), then the upper thigh strap (#2).
D. With the knee bent at 45°, push both condyles (hinges) toward the back of the leg, as shown.E. Maintaining the position of the hinges, secure the lower thigh strap (#3).F. Next, tighten the upper calf strap (#4).
D. Maintaining the position of the hinges, secure the upper calf strap (#3).E. Draw the hinges forward slightly before fastening the front thigh strap (#4).Do not pull the hinges beyond midline of the leg.
D. With the knee bent at 45°, push both condyles (hinges) toward the back of the leg, as shown.E. Maintaining the position of the hinges, secure the lower thigh strap (#3) and then the upper calf strap (#4) on the back of the leg.HINGE ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS 
Your brace comes with 10° extension stops installed. To change the installed stops, first completely remove the screw as shown. Then remove the stops.Insert the new stops, align with the holes in the hinge plate, then reinsert the screw. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, ensure that the screws are seated in the recess and completely tightened. Both medial and lateral stops must be identical in degree.Extension Stops: 0°, 10°, 20°, 30°, and 40°.Flexion Stops: 0°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90° (no flexion stops are installed upon shipment)
Press down, slide out, and lift up the hinge security latch. Rotate the cover until the desired flexion or extension pin is exposed. Remove the pin and place it in the desired degree setting. Rotate the cover so that the security latch is past the pin and replace the latch. To convert from the IROM to polycentric hinge, remove all straps that cover the hinge bar. Remove IROM hinge bar and replace with polycentric hinge bar. Reapply straps.USE AND CARE
- If during activity, re-tightening is necessary, loosen and re-tighten all straps following steps in the application instructions.
- The brace may be used in fresh or salt water. Following use in water activities, drain thoroughly and rinse with clean fresh water and then air dry.
- Remove hinge bars and straps and hand wash sleeve in cold water with mild detergent. AIR DRY ONLY, DO NOT HEAT DRY.
- The hinge mechanism requires little maintenance in normal use. However, you may apply a dry lubricant such as a Teflon® spray to the internal mechanism of the hinge. Dry lubrication is recommended following use in water.
- Periodically inspect hinge screws for tightness and re-tighten as needed.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS: Loss of circulation, patient discomfort and patient re-injury are potential effects caused by device failure. ROM settings should not be changed without supervision of a medical professional.This product must be prescribed and fitted by a healthcare professional. The frequency, duration of use and directions for use should be determined by your 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. If pain, swelling, changes in sensation or other unusual reactions occur while using this product, you should contact your doctor immediately. The support should be snug but not impair circulation. Do not use over open wounds. Do not use the device if it is damaged and/or the packaging has been opened. NOTE:Contact manufacturer and competent authority in case of a serious incident arising due to usage of this device.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.
FOR SINGLE PATIENT USE ONLY.
NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBBER LATEX.
NOTICE: 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.
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