Mobility Designed M+D Crutch User Manual

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Instructions For Use

L10003 Rev 4 (01/07/19)

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INDEX

Thank you for your purchase of the M+D Crutch™!

At Mobility Designed, we believe mobility should

be as painless as possible. The M+D Crutch™ was
born out of personal inspiration to make life better
for someone we love. It is our sincere hope that
the M+D Crutch™ will assist you with your mobility
in ways that you never thought possible.

Please read this booklet in its entirety; this crutch
is unlike anything you have used before and we
want to make sure you are familiar with all of the
features and proper use before using it. If you
have any questions about your ability to use this
mobility device, please consult your physician.

We are excited to have you on this journey with us
as we step into the future of mobility!

Sincerely,
M+D Team

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Setup:

4. Height and weight range

5. Intended Use

6. Product Structures and features

7. Inserting foot

8. Inserting leg/height adjustment

9. Tightening leg tension adjustment screw
10-13. Assembling and adjusting handle for arm length

14. Locking and unlocking the cradle
15-19. Adjusting arm bands

General use:

20-21. How to use the M+D Crutches- ABC’s of M+D

22. Using unlocked cradle

23. Rotating handle

24. Caution when using unlocked cradle

Help, Contact Info, FAQ

25. FAQ

26. Warranty, Replacement parts/Maintenance and
Cleaning

27. Contact Info

Contact info, FAQ, & tutorial videos found at:

www.mobilitydesigned.com

M+D Crutches Models

MD10013 M+D Crutch Pair - White
MD10014 M+D Crutch Pair - Black
MD10015 M+D Crutch Left - White
MD10016 M+D Crutch Right - White
MD10017 M+D Crutch Left - Black
MD10018 M+D Crutch Right -Black
MD10008 SKU Package, Replacement Feet
MD10009 SKU Package, Replacement Cradle Pad

Intended Use

English- Intended Use

The M+D Crutch™ is to be used as a walking aid for
patients who are non-weight bearing on a single lower
extremity, or for users who require additional support
when walking.

Nederlands- Beoogd gebruik

De M+D Crutch™ wordt gebruikt als loophulpmiddel
voor patiënten die niet-gewichtsbelasting op één van
de onderste ledematen, of voor gebruikers die be­hoefte hebben aan extra ondersteuning bijhet lopen.

Height and weight range

This device is suitable for users
4 ft 11 inches to 6 ft 8 inches in height
(1.5 m to 2.03 m)

Maximum weight:

300 lb

136 kgs

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Français - Utilisation prévue

La M+D Crutch™ doit être utilisée comme aide à la
marche pour les patients qui ne portent pas de poids sur
une seule extrémité inférieure ou pour les utilisateurs qui
ont besoin de soutien supplémentaire lors de la marche.

Español- Uso previsto

La muleta M+D Crutch™ debe utilizarse como ayuda
para caminar en pacientes que no soportan peso en
una sola extremidad inferior, o para usuarios que requie­ren apoyo adicional al caminar.

*Tip- Recommendations from the manufacturer.

Caution- User should take particular care to review.

*Tip: feet are designed for easy

removal and are snug to reduce

noise. If you nd removing foot is

tight, push snap button and apply

pressure on the top of the foot to
hold in place while pulling on leg

tube until released.

Structures and Features Inserting foot: Depress snap button, insert foot-

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stem into leg tube aligning with hole in leg.

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Audible “click”
to secure leg.

1. Insert leg:
Depress snap-button in
leg to insert leg tube into
body of M+D Crutch™.
height.

*Caution: If snap-button
pushes too far inside leg: stop use
of crutch, use at-head screw­driver to pop back out.
If unsuccessful call us for support.

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2. Height adjustment: Standing upright, elbow

should be rmly supported without lifting shoulders.

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3. Finger tighten noise reduction screw until nger tight.
Snug up with screwdriver or coin to eliminate leg rattle.

Attention: When tting handles for your arm length, note

the one with a blue button should be adjusted for your

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right arm.

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B

D

C

A

Finding the right handle length:

Insert handle into crutch body:

Remove screw at end of handle tube (do not discard
screw).
Locate hole for handle tube in crutch body (A).
Insert handle tube into A.

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B) Place arm in cradle and hold handle. Elbow should rest
against back of cradle. Be sure you are able to press the
button on the handle with your thumb comfortably.
C) Hold handle tube in place with opposite hand.
D) Open cradle. Look for the hole on the crutch that
lines up with the hole at the end of the handle tube. (see
page 14 to unlock cradle).

Attention: Hole in handle tube must line up with hole on
crutch body.
Remember handles angle inward slightly, so tilt the handle
until the holes align.

Secure Handle tube to crutch body:

After determining appropriate handle length, place
screw (previously removed from tube) in corresponding

Use coin or screwdriver to tighten the screw.

screw hole.

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Caution: Unlocking cradle allows freedom of
motion. Become comfortable using crutch
before attempting

Default arm band

Tip: To
easily
feel which
side of
button is
used to
lock cra­dle, note
there is a
braille dot
on only the
locking side.

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position

2

Gives good

balance of

hold & in/out

1. Unlocking cradle: push button ush to body.

2. Locking Cradle: push button (with braille dot) ush.

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*Caution, do not use Hands Free without arm bands.

Only use this without armbands if fully comfortable

Lets user get

in from one

side

Arm Band Placement options

Overlapped

for more

hold

*No armbands

for easy in/out

on & off

Pull here

to remove

from cradle

Step 1. To change the arm band placement remove
screw using a screwdriver.

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Step 2. Pull up on bottom hard plastic arm band clip

to pop off side rail.

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Hook top
tabs first

Push on
bottom till
“clicks” into
place

Align hole on

arm band clip

to hole

on cradle rail.

To place arm bands back on cradle align top of

arm band clip to lip of cradle rail. Press rmly to hook

top tabs to rail. Ensure top and bottom tabs of arm
band clip are on engaged to rail.

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clip are securely snapped to rail, then place washer
and screw in arm band clip and tighten screw using
a screwdriver.

Make sure both top and bottom tabs of arm band

The ABC’s of the M+D Crutch are the key to maintaining

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good stability.

A

(A-Frame)

Elbows
tight to
your
sides

Crutch feet
wider than
shoulder
width

C (Core engaged)B (Bicep curl)

Make an A-FRAME with your crutches by keeping your
ELBOWS IN tight to your sides and placing your crutch
feet out to give your A-frame a WIDE BASE

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Keeping your elbows tight to your sides move crutch feet

forward doing a small BICEP CURL.
Keep your elbows in, CORE ENGAGED and back straight.

*Caution: When
reaching up, user can
become unbalanced
if crutch leaves
ground. Crutch can
move in unexpected
ways, take caution,
it could inadvertently
hit something or trip
someone.

Tip: Handles are

hand specic

and angle inward
toward body.
Only the right
handle button is
blue and has a
braille dot on
the button

Using unlocked cradle: allows user to click in and out for

freedom of movement without taking crutches off.

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Rotating Handle: Push button and rotate handle

out of the way.

FAQ

1. What do i do if the snap button gets stuck inside leg?

Do not use if stuck inside leg. Use thin at-head screw driver

to pop back out. If unsuccessful, call us for support.

2. How long does the foot last before it wears out? Crutch
feet wear differently for each person depending on the

Caution: DO NOT USE
hands free when
cradle is unlocked.

Caution: Using unlocked cradle with hands free
could cause user to become unstable.

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amount of use, surfaces used on, etc. The foot should be re­placed if the tread pattern is worn smooth. If there is notice­able cracking or damage is visible, or if there is de-laminating
from hard plastic foot stem; please call for a replacement
and/or warranty if applicable.

3. Are there training videos for the M+D Crutch™? There are
training videos available at mobilitydesigned.com to show
you the basic techniques for using the M+D Crutch™. Please
consult your Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist for

additional tips and training based your specic needs.

4. How long will it take me to learn how to use them?

Whenever you are learning to use a new Personal Assistive
Device, there is a learning curve. The time varies for each
individual based upon your personal experience, physical
condition and comfort level. Most users tell us it took them
from a few hours to a few days to be comfortable using the
M+D Crutch™.

5. How do i clean my M+D Crutch™? Use water and a paper
towel or rag for cleaning.

M+D Crutch™ Warranty

Manufacturer info:

The M+D Limited Warranty covers your M+D Crutch™ and
M+D branded accessories against manufacturing defects
for one year from the date you received your product. Our
warranty is in addition to rights provided by consumer law.

Our warranty doesn’t cover damage caused by accidents

or unauthorized modications. See the warranty for complete

details at www.mobilitydesigned.com

Replacement feet, armbands, and arm pads can be pur­chased at: www.mobilitydesigned.com

Dust and dirt should be brushed or wiped with a cloth or
disposable towel. If the rubber feet have gotten very dirty,
they should be removed and washed in soapy water, then
dried carefully with a cloth before being
replaced on the crutch. It is important to watch for damage
to the rubber feet. If the rubber feet have serious splits or
damage, they should be replacement.

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Replacement Parts

Maintenance and Cleaning

FDA Registration Number: 3012093174

Mobility Designed, Inc.

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U.S.A

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