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3. Cleaning, maintenance and disinfection

The orthosis is designed to be maintenance-free. To 
ensure proper operation over the period of treatment 
the orthosis should be cleaned regularly (at least every 
3 months) or as required, according to the following 
instructions.

3.1. Care

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The product as delivered is not sterile and is not suitable for 
sterilization. 

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Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. 

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All fabrics can be washed by hand at 30° C using water and a 
mild detergent and / or disinfectant. 

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Not machine washable. 

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The 

MKS

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 Osteo flex

 can be dried in the open air.

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In the case of more severe soiling, a replacement set of textile 
parts is available.

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Wipe down surfaces with a cloth soaked with disinfectant. 

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Wet completely, and do not wipe off. 

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Spray inaccessible surfaces. 

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When spraying ensure complete wetting. 

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A mild alcohol-based disinfectant is recommended.

Ask your physician or pharmacist when selecting a disinfectant, 
and follow the instructions given by the disinfectant 
manufacturer. The Robert Koch list of approved disinfectants 
can be found at http://www.rki.de.

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Hand wash at 30°C

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Do not bleach

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Do not iron

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Do not dry-clean

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Do not tumble dry

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MKS

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 Osteo flex

User Instructions

Summary of Contents for MKS OSTEO FLEX

Page 1: ...U S E R I N S T R U C T I O N S M K S O S T E O F L E X S P I N A L O R T H O S I S ...

Page 2: ...manufacturer albrecht GmbH directly before using the brace This holds particularly true for the safety notes 1 3 Mode of operation The MKS Osteo flex spinal orthosis functions according to the reclination principle The two shoulder straps attached to the fexible back piece straighten the vertebral column to relieve the thoracic spine The wide lumbar bandage with the additional tensioning straps st...

Page 3: ...nd traumatic vertebral fractures Sintered vertebral fractures in osteporosis Pain caused by poor posture e g rounded shoulders Poor posture Hollow round back Chronic lumbago caused by hyperlordosis Spondylodiscitis Facet syndrome Degenerative changes in the lumbar spine Tumor Condition after intervertebral disc surgery Muscle insufficiency Abdominal muscle insufficiency Spondylitis For all other i...

Page 4: ...uctions for Use Changes to the brace or other applications require the written consent of the albrecht GmbH If this is not obtained the manufacturer may not honor the guarantee If you are using single joints or other components these should be used as intended If changes or modifications e g additional mounting holes are made to the individual parts or components the manufacturer s warranty no lon...

Page 5: ...eps below This will ensure reliable effectiveness Always make sure that the MKS Osteo flex is a smooth and tight fit However in order to prevent constrictions along the edges it shouldn t be over tightened 1 Take the ready for use MKS Osteo flex previously adjusted by your orthopaedist out of the packaging and put it on like a backpack 2 Close the body belt using the hand loops Make sure that the ...

Page 6: ... machine washable The MKS Osteo flex can be dried in the open air In the case of more severe soiling a replacement set of textile parts is available Wipe down surfaces with a cloth soaked with disinfectant Wet completely and do not wipe off Spray inaccessible surfaces When spraying ensure complete wetting A mild alcohol based disinfectant is recommended Ask your physician or pharmacist when select...

Page 7: ...783C 1 783A 1 783B 1 2 70 80 cm 18 cm 783C 2 783A 2 783B 2 3 80 90 cm 18 cm 783C 3 783A 3 783B 3 4 90 105 cm 18 cm 783C 4 783A 4 783B 4 5 105 120 cm 18 cm 783C 5 783A 5 783B 5 6 120 135 cm 18 cm 783C 6 783A 6 783B 6 Size Body circumference Abdominal height Height of back piece XS 43 cm S 46 cm M 50 cm L 56 cm Art No Art No Art No Art No 1 60 70 cm 14 cm 783D 1N 783C 1N 783A 1N 783B 1N 2 70 80 cm 1...

Page 8: ... t G m b H C H I E M S E E S T R A S S E 8 1 D 8 3 2 3 3 B E R N A U A M C H I E M S E E G E R M A N Y P H O N E 4 9 0 8 0 5 1 9 6 1 2 9 0 FA X 4 9 0 8 0 5 1 9 6 1 2 9 3 0 I N F O A L B R E C H T G M B H C O M W W W A L B R E C H T G M B H C O M ...

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