DJO DonJoy Shoulder Stabilizer Instruction Manual

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DonJoy Shoulder StabilizerDeveloped with Dr. Tom Sawa

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 of performing the directions, warnings, and cautions in the information for use.INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS: Help reduce and minimize further injury to an already existing shoulder injury.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS:

If you have skin disorders/injuries in the relevant part of the body, the product should be fitted and worn only after consultation with a medical professional.
If pain, swelling, changes in sensation, or other unusual reactions occur while using this product, you should contact your doctor immediately.
Do not use over open wounds.
Do not use this device if it is damaged and/or the packaging has been opened.NOTE: Contact manufacturer and the competent authority in case of a serious incident arising due to usage of this device.

BRACE APPLICATION

A) Apply the brace over the injured shoulder. Grasp one end of the brace at bottom and pull over hook and loop closure, making sure to close the bottom tighter than the top.(Figure 1) The fit should be snug but should not restrict breathing.B) Secure the hook and loop strap through the “D” ring to lock inside closure.Attach the hook and loop closures at the biceps tying to get as tight a fit as possible, this will minimize any rotation within the biceps cuff. (Figure 2)

ABDUCTION CONTROL

C) To achieve simple abduction control as in figure 3, after applying the brace, attach the glenohumeral straps to the biceps cuff with the stitching (see figure 6) attaching the front and back straps positioned as in figure 4a.This positioning is very important.IMPORTANTThe positioning of the stitching is critical to maximizing the allowable forward flexion while at the same time minimizing external rotation. In figure 4 as you move the positioning from A to C and shorten the front strap, you will minimize external rotation.D) Simply tighten or loosen the straps through the “D” rings and hook and loop to achieve the desired range of motion and abduction control. (Figure 5)

ADVANCE D FITTING

E) The shoulder brace is very effective in maximizing abduction in forwarding flexion. (Figure 7) This is ideal for people who must reach over their head but still require prevention of external rotation and backward extension in abduction.F) Loosen the back strap, if necessary take the back strap completely out of the “D” ring. Position stitching in front of biceps as in figure 4. It is now important to tighten the front strap to control backward extension. (Figure 8)G) A/C SeparationsThe shoulder brace is also effective in supporting acromioclavicular separations. If the joint is still tender, a donut or protective pad can be placed under the brace. Tighten the A/C strap by adjusting the strap through the front and back “D” rings. The long or medium auxiliary straps can also be threaded through the loops over the A/C and attached to the hook and loop at the front and back of the brace. (Figure 9)

USE AN D CARE

Machine wash, cold water. AIR DRY.

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. To the extent the terms of this warranty are inconsistent with local regulations, the provisions of such local regulations will apply.

FOR SINGLE PATIENT USE ONLY.

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.