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Notes on reuse
The CaligaLoc is intended for your sole use and has
been individually adapted for you. For this reason, do
not pass the CaligaLoc on to other people.
Warranty
The legal provisions of the country in which the
product was purchased apply. Country-specific
warranty regulations that govern the relationship
between the retailer and the buyer also apply where
relevant. If you believe that a claim may be made
under the warranty, please first contact the retailer
from which you purchased the product directly.
Please do not make any changes to the product
yourself. This particularly applies to individual
adjustments made by specialists. Please follow our
instructions for use and care. These are based on
our experience gained over many years and ensure
the functionality of our medically eective products
for a long time. Only aids that function optimally can
help you. Failure to follow the instructions may also
restrict the warranty.
Disposal
You can dispose of the CaligaLoc in accordance with
national legal requirements.
Version: 2017-03
1
Orthosis = orthopedic aid used to stabilize, relieve,
immobilize, control or correct the limbs or the torso
2
Note on the risk of personal injury (risk of injury, harm to
health and accidents) or damage to property (damage to
the product).
3
A specialist is any person who is authorized according to
the state regulations for fitting and instruction in the use
of supports and orthoses which are relevant to you.
Specialists
General notes
• Check the optimal and individual fit of the CaligaLoc
at the first fitting. Make any corrections if necessary.
• Practice the correct procedure for putting on the
orthosis with the patient.
• The product must not be changed in any improper
way. Failure to comply with this requirement may
adversely aect the medical and therapeutic
eectiveness of the product, thereby voiding any
product liability.
• The CaligaLoc is intended for the treatment of one
patient only.
Adapting the CaligaLoc
Adjusting the plastic shell
I
Check the fit of the CaligaLoc on the patient. Pay
careful attention to the patient‘s individual anatomy
(e. g. the lateral malleolus).
II
Carefully remove the
cushion from the plastic shell.
III
If necessary, adapt
the CaligaLoc using a hot-air gun at 120-140 °C
(250-280 °F).
Wear protective gloves when you
are doing this.
IV
Glue the inner cushion back into
the plastic shell.
Adjusting the cushion
V
If the ankle is badly swollen and the cushion is
therefore pressing against the lateral malleolus,
we recommend making a cutout in this part of the
cushion. Use sharp scissors or a cutter knife and cut
along the embossing.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity reactions harmful to health have
not been reported to date. In the following conditions
such aids should only be fitted and applied after
consultation with your physician:
• Skin disorders/injuries in the relevant part of
the body, particularly if inflammation is present.
Likewise, any raised scars with swelling, redness
and excessive heat build-up.
• Impaired sensation and movement disorders of the
legs/feet, e. g. in the case of diabetes mellitus
• Impaired lymph drainage, including soft tissue
swellings of uncertain origin located remotely from
the fitted orthosis
Application instructions
Putting on/fitting the CaligaLoc
A – plastic shell, B – upper strap,
C – lower strap, D – middle Y-shaped strap
We recommend that hosiery should be worn under
the CaligaLoc.
Sit down on a chair to put on the CaligaLoc. Place
your foot on the floor with your foot at a 90° angle to
your lower leg, as this is the best position for fitting
the orthosis.
1
Undo all the straps. Place the relevant foot on
the sole of the CaligaLoc, taking care to ensure the
correct position of the heel. The outside of the back
of the foot should now be encased by the plastic
shell.
2
Now wrap the upper strap round your lower
leg from behind and guide it through the loop in the
shin bone area.
3
Secure the end of the strap by
fastening the Velcro to the section of strap which
is underneath it.
4
Guide the lower strap over the
instep of the foot to the outside of the foot and secure
it in place with the Velcro. If necessary, the strap
can be cut with scissors to make it shorter.
5
For
the Y-shaped strap, proceed as follows: Guide the
front strap in front of the shin bone and
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the rear
strap round the heel into the guide loops, then use
the Velcro to secure them to the section of strap
underneath. Tighten the straps again if necessary.
Taking o/removing the CaligaLoc
Undo all the Velcro straps and lift your foot up and
forward out of the orthosis.
Cleaning instructions
Note: Never expose the CaligaLoc to direct heat (e.g.
heater, sunlight, in your car, etc.)! This could damage
the material. This can impair the eectiveness of the
CaligaLoc.
The sewn-in label of the CaligaLoc, which contains
information on the product name, size, manufacturer,
washing instructions and CE certification, is located
underneath the upper strap of the orthosis.
First undo all of the Velcro fastenings. Then pull
each strap out of its loop completely. Fasten the
ends back onto the straps to avoid any damage. Use
a damp cloth to wipe the shell and cushion. Use a
mild cleanser.
Permissible conditions and places of use
In accordance with the indications (ankle joint).
Maintenance instructions
With correct handling and care, the product is
practically maintenance-free.
Assembly instructions
The CaligaLoc is supplied ready for use.
Technical data/parameters
The CaligaLoc is an ankle orthosis with three
attached straps. The straps are not removable.
einer Heißluftpistole bei 120°-140°C an. Tragen
Sie dazu Schutzhandschuhe.
IV
Kleben Sie das
innere Polster wieder in die Kunststoschale ein.
Anpassen des Polsters
V
Sollte das Polster bei starker Schwellung des
Sprunggelenks am Außenknöchel drücken, emp
fehlen wir an dieser Stelle eine Aussparung in das
Polster zu schneiden. Benutzen Sie dazu eine spitze
Schere oder ein Cutter-Messer und schneiden Sie
damit entlang der Prägung.
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english
These instructions for use can also be downloaded
from www.bauerfeind.com/downloads.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for placing your trust in a Bauerfeind
product. In choosing the CaligaLoc, you have acquired
a high-quality medical product.
Please read through all of these instructions for use
carefully, because they contain important information
about the use, indications, contraindications, fitting,
care and disposal of the CaligaLoc. Please keep
these instructions in case you need to refer to them
again in the future. If you have any questions, please
contact your physician or medical retailer.
Intended purpose
The CaligaLoc is an anatomically contoured orthosis1
for the ankle joint. The CaligaLoc prevents the lateral
twisting of the ankle to the outside and provides
eective support for the muscular stabilization of
the upper and lower ankle. The outside of the foot
is raised, providing additional relief for the outer
ligaments. The CaligaLoc can be adjusted individually
using the adjustable Velcro straps. CaligaLoc is
suitable for use in comfortable outdoor and sports
shoes, and can also be worn without shoes overnight.
Indications
• Non-surgical treatment of torn ankle ligaments or a
badly sprained ankle joint (distortion)
• Protection following reconstructive ligament
surgery
• Permanent stabilization for complex instability of
the upper and/or lower ankle
Risks of using this product
Caution
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• CaligaLoc must only be worn in accordance with
the specifications contained in these instructions
for use and the areas of application (places of use)
listed. To ensure the optimum fit of the CaligaLoc,
it is essential to check whether the product is
adequately shaped. If necessary, the CaligaLoc can
be anatomically re-shaped by a specialist
3
.
• Please consult your physician in advance if you
intend to use this product in combination with other
products, e. g. if you wear compression stockings for
compression therapy.
• Should you notice any unusual changes (e.g.
increased symptoms), please contact your physician
without delay.
• No product liability is accepted in the event of
improper use.
• Side eects involving the body as a whole have not
been reported to date. Correct usage and fitting
is assumed. Do not fit the CaligaLoc too tightly, as
this could lead to local pressure symptoms. In rare
cases, constriction of blood vessels and nerves
may occur. If this happens, loosen the straps of the
CaligaLoc and, if necessary, check the size of your
CaligaLoc.
Einsatzort
Entsprechend den Indikationen (Sprunggelenk).
Wartungshinweise
Bei richtiger Handhabung und Pflege ist das Produkt
praktisch wartungsfrei.
Zusammenbau- und Montageanweisung
Die CaligaLoc wird gebrauchsfertig geliefert.
Technische Daten/Parameter
Die CaligaLoc ist eine Sprunggelenkorthese mit
drei daran befestigten Gurten. Die Gurte sind nicht
abnehmbar.
Hinweise zum Wiedereinsatz
Die CaligaLoc ist allein für Ihre Versorgung vorgesehen und wurde an Sie persönlich angepasst. Geben
Sie die CaligaLoc daher nicht an Dritte weiter.
Gewährleistung
Es gelten die gesetzlichen Bestimmungen des
Landes, in dem das Produkt erworben wurde. Soweit
relevant, gelten länderspezifische Gewährleistungs
regeln zwischen Händler und Erwerber. Wird ein
Gewährleistungsfall vermutet, wenden Sie sich bitte
zunächst direkt an denjenigen, von dem Sie das
Produkt bezogen haben.
Bitte nehmen Sie am Produkt selbstständig keine
Veränderungen vor. Dies gilt insbesondere für vom
Fachpersonal vorgenommene individuelle Anpas
sungen. Befolgen Sie bitte unsere Gebrauchs- und
Pflege hinweise. Diese basieren auf unseren langjäh
rigen Erfahrungen und stellen die Funktionen unserer medizinisch wirksamen Produkte für lange Zeit
sicher. Denn nur optimal funktionierende Hilfsmittel
unterstützen Sie. Außerdem kann die Nichtbeachtung
der Hinweise die Gewährleistung einschränken.
Entsorgung
Sie können die CaligaLoc entsprechend den nationalen gesetzlichen Vorschriften entsorgen.
Stand der Information: 2017-03
1
Orthese = orthopädisches Hilfsmittel zur Stabilisierung,
Entlastung, Ruhigstellung, Führung oder Korrektur von
Gliedmaßen oder Rumpf
2
Hinweis auf Gefahr von Personenschäden (Verletzungs-,
Gesundheits- und Unfallrisiko) ggf. Sachschaden (Schäden
am Produkt)
3
Fachpersonal ist jede Person, die nach den für Sie
geltenden staatlichen Regelungen zur Anpassung und
Einweisung in den Gebrauch von Bandagen und Orthesen
befugt ist.
Fachpersonal
Allgemeine Hinweise
• Überprüfen Sie bei der ersten Versorgung den opti-
malen und individuellen Sitz der CaligaLoc. Nehmen
Sie ggf. Korrekturen vor.
• Üben Sie das richtige Anlegen mit dem Patienten.
• Eine unsachgemäße Änderung am Produkt darf
nicht vorgenommen werden. Bei Nichtbeachtung
kann die medizinische, therapeutische Wirksamkeit
des Produktes beeinträchtigt werden, so dass eine
Produkthaftung ausgeschlossen wird.
• Die CaligaLoc ist zur Versorgung nur eines
Patienten vorgesehen.
Anpassen der CaligaLoc
Anformen der Kunststoschale
I
Überprüfen Sie die Passform der CaligaLoc am
Patienten. Achten Sie dabei auf besondere anatomi
-
sche Gegebenheiten (z. B. Außenknöchel).
II
Entfer
nen Sie das Polster vorsichtig aus der Kunststoschale.
III
Passen Sie die CaligaLoc bei Bedarf mit