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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 user should be a licensed medical professional, the patient, the patient's caretaker, or a family member providing assistance. 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

• Indications requiring support and stabilization of the knee joint and optional

cold compression, such as: mild to moderate lateral ligament instabilities,

meniscus lesions, patellofemoral pain, osteoarthritis, general knee pain or

swelling, post-op use following knee surgery.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

• We recommend that the first application be made under supervision of a health

care professional.

• If pain, swelling, changes in sensation or other unusual reactions occur while

using this product, you should contact your doctor immediately.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1) Place the Knee Cuff around the knee, with the patella opening centred on the

knee cap. The valve at the top of the Knee Cuff

2) Place the hinges into the pockets provided. Position on each side of the knee

cuff, using the hook and loop.

Align the centre of the hinges with the centre of the knee cap. Ensure the 2 hinges

are level on each side of the knee cuff.

3) Secure the knee cuff by attaching the thigh strap and the calf strap using the

hook and loop closures.

4) Size XL : Attach the extension straps to the thigh & calf straps on the knee cuff.

Wrap the extension straps over the knee cuff and hinges to ensure a secure fit.

See WARNING & PRECAUTIONS - Page 14-19

CARE

• Wrap and undersleeve may be hand washed and air dried.

• Gel inserts may be cleaned with water, moist towel or sponge.

COMPOSITION

Knee Cuff –

Inflatable Pad: Polyester, nylon

Pump: Silicone, Polyethylene, PVC, ABS Resin (thermoplastic polymer),

synthetic rubber and steel wire

Hinges : Aluminium, polyethylene

Cold Pack –

Gel: Propylene glycol, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, water.

Fabric: Cotton, nylon

Undersleeve : Polyester

INTENDED FOR USE ON A SINGLE PATIENT

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.

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.

COLD THERAPY & COMPRESSION

For treatment combining Cold therapy and Compression, the knee cuff

contains 1 Inflatable Pad, 1 Hand Pump, 1 undersleeve and 2 cold packs.

INTENDED USE/INDICATIONS

• Localized external application of cold therapy and compression after

surgery or injury, to help minimize inflammation, swelling, and pain.

CONTRAINDICATIONS - COLD COMPRESSION

DO NOT use this device on patients with:

Raynaud's or other vasospastic diseases; diabetics; sickle-cell anemia,

arteriosclerosis, cryoglobulinemia, hypercoagulable clotting disorders or

other peripheral vascular diseases causing ischemia or poor local circulation;

compromised local circulation; local tissue infection; cold allergy, cold

hypersensitivity, previous cold injury.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - COLD COMPRESSION

• Prior to use, detach cold pack from knee cuff and place in freezer for 4

hours minimum (Domestic deep freeze temperature between -12°C &

-20°C).

5) Once cold pack is cold/frozen, pull the undersleeve over the knee, attach

the cold pack onto the knee cuff using the hook and loop. Feel cold pack and

ensure temperature is adequate before use.

• WARNING! Be sure to place a barrier/cloth between your skin and the

cold pack (undersleeve) (See WARNING & PRECAUTIONS). Cold pack

temperature should not be lower than 5°C.

• Pull the undersleeve over the knee.

• Apply the knee cuff and hinges as per Application Instructions 1-4.

6) Screw the pump to the knee cuff, turn the valve to 'ON' position. Inflate

the Air Cell to the desired level of compression. Once the desired inflation

level has been reached turn the valve to 'OFF' and remove the pump.

• WARNING! Do not inflate and tighten the knee cuff excessively. Ensure

level of compression is not too tight so as not to restrict blood or fluid flow.

(See WARNING & PRECAUTIONS)

• WARNING! Upon instruction of a Health Care Professional: Apply the knee

cuff to injured area for time recommended by a Health Care Professional.

Do not exceed 20-30 minutes period of application. Alternate with

adequate rest periods.

If needed, renew application using second cold pack. Replace first cold pack

in freezer until needed. Do not sleep with the knee cuff on.

7) To deflate, screw the pump to the knee cuff, position the valve on ON, and

press the button at the base of the pump to release the air.