Gima BONE MEASURE User guide

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL PRODUCTS

CALIBRO PER ORTOPEDIA
ORTHOPAEDIC CALIPER
PIED À COULISSE ORTHOPÉDIQUE
CALIBRE ORTOPÉDICO

Manuale utente - User manual - Mode d’emploi - Manual de uso

10460 (GIMA 27325)

Metrica S.p.A.,
Via A. Grandi 18, 20097
San Donato Milanese (MI) - Italy
Made in Italy

Distribuito da / Distributed by / Distribué par/
Distribuido por:

Gima S.p.A.

Via Marconi, 1 - 20060 Gessate (MI) Italy
[e-mail] - [e-mail]

www.gimaitaly.com

M27235-M-Rev6-05.22

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FOREWORD

The purpose of this manual is to provide the Customer with all possible information on
the ORTHOPAEDIC CALIPER, as well as the use and maintenance instructions to help maintain
the performance and efficiency of the ORTHOPAEDIC CALIPER over time.

The user manual must be kept in good condition and stored in a place where it is accessible for quick
reference.

INTENDED USE

The ORTHOPAEDIC CALIPER is an instrument used to measure the diameter or the length of
the bones of the human body in cm, with a resolution of ± 1mm.
Measurement range 0-150 mm, pitch 1 mm, tolerance ±5mm

The ORTHOPAEDIC CALIPER uses a slide system and consists of an anodised aluminium mm
graduated rod and two plastic jaws.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Bring the caliper jaws close to the body part to be measured, sliding the mobile jaw until it is in contact
with the bone, and read the value indicated on the graduated scale.

SOME EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION

Knee bone diameter Elbow bone diameter

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WARNINGS/MAINTENANCE

The ORTHOPAEDIC CALIPER must be used by qualied personnel only.
Do not use the device if it is damaged. Do not repair it yourself; contact the manufacturer if necessary.
After opening the packaging, check all the parts and components of the product.

Check that none are missing and that they are in perfect condition.
The ORTHOPAEDIC CALIPER must be cleaned using a cloth dampened with substances that do not

damage aluminium (e.g. alcohol - glass cleaner). The BABY MEASURING ROD WITH CALIPERS
is designed to last: it is resistant to most chemicals, except for methyl ethyl ketones (M.E.K.), thinners
and nail polish removers.

The ORTHOPAEDIC CALIPER must always be stored in its box in a dry place.

DESCRIPTION OF SPARE PARTS (not included)

Part No. Part description

1 Jaws

2 Mobile support

3 Fixed support

4 Graduated aluminium rod

5 Plastic cap

The instrument must be sent to our offices if the components need replacing.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The ORTHOPAEDIC CALIPER complies with the requirements of Council Directive 93/42/EEC
of 14/06/1993 and subsequent amendments and integrations concerning Medical Devices

Caution: read

Product code Lot number

instructions
(warnings) carefully

Keep away from
sunlight

Medical Device
complies with Directive
93/42/EEC

Keep in a cool, dry
place

Manufacturer

Serial number

Consult instructions
for use

GIMA WARRANTY TERMS

The Gima 12-month standard B2B warranty applies.