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VACOcast
Lower limb and foot orthosis for immobilisation in a specified position. You will find
readable instructions for use on our OPED homepage.
Safety information
The product is intended only for use on a single patient.
VACOcast is not designed for dynamic stresses such as jumping and fast walking.
If you fall with the VACOcast fitted, check your VACOcast immediately for damage.
If the VACOcast is damaged, it can impair your safety.
Never wear the product over open wounds and only wear it after prior medical
instruction.
If excessive pain, numbness or sensation changes occur, or if unusual reactions or
an unpleasant feeling are experienced while wearing the device, please contact your
doctor or orthopaedic technician without delay.
This medical product has been developed for the indications listed and can be
damaged by unintended or inappropriate use, by activities such as sport, falls or
other accidents, and by liquids that are not compatible with plastics.
When used in combination with another medical product, consult your doctor.
Only spare and/or replacement parts approved by OPED GmbH should be used.
Please note the Road Traffic Act applicable in your country.
Not made from natural rubber latex.
Check that the sole fits securely - otherwise there is a risk of slipping!
Sole: When the toe section is fully extended, the gait may be modified or restricted.
The small spheres in the vacuum cushion can slide around. We therefore recommend
opening the valve every two to three days, smoothing any collections of small
spheres out and then restoring the vacuum.
Storage: The valve flap must always be closed!
The valve ring must be pushed downwards and the valve flap closed
(Figure 1 + Figure
2).
This product is intended to be used for no more than 6 months.
Note: When wearing the orthosis, make sure that the shoes are high enough on the
opposite side or that the sole is raised to compensate for any difference in height.
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How to use
Fitting the VACOcast
Pull the valve ring upwards (details can be found in "Valve functions") to allow air to flow
in
(Figure
3). If the small spheres in the liner
them smooth. Place your foot in the fabric liner
liner all the way back in the lower shell
(Figure
slightly upwards
(Figure
6). Fit the upper shell
bottom: tabs into the lower shell) and close the strap by hand and as the pain allows (see
graphic for sequence)
(Figure
8). Retighten the straps after a few steps. When fitting the
upper shell, ensure that the valve is not kinked. The upper shell should not be positioned
against or over the valve. If the physician permits, apply some pressure briefly so that the
foot is moulded in the cushion. Then create the vacuum.
Adjusting and securing the vacuum cushion
Readjustable vacuum cushion: Inside the liner, there is a cushion containing thousands of
small spheres
(Figure 9)
which adapt perfectly to the anatomy and any swelling of your
ankle joint. Pressure-sensitive areas and swellings can be relieved through the targeted
redistribution of these small spheres. To ensure that the spheres do not slide around inside
the cushion, the air is extracted via the valve using a suction pump, creating a vacuum
(Figure
10).
Valve functions
Open the valve / softens the vacuum cushion:
Pull the valve ring upwards and move it to the side to allow air to flow in
Then slide the valve ring back to its original position.
Close the vacuum / hardens the vacuum cushion:
Push the valve ring downwards. Attach the suction pump and squeeze it (approx.
7-8 times) until it no longer inflates. Squeezing the pump removes air from the cushion
and creates a vacuum. This fixes the adapted fit in place
valve cap
(Figure
12).
Closing the valve cap
Push the valve ring downwards and close the valve cap. This sets the vacuum
Changing the cushion liner
Note: The replacement liner does not contain a cushion! When changing the liner, the
cushion must be removed from the used liner and inserted into the new one!
Open the rear zip fastener all the way and remove the vacuum cushion from the used
liner. Open the valve and shake out the cushion so that the small spheres can redistribute
themselves (see Valve functions). Establish the vacuum (see Valve functions), place the
vacuum cushion in the new liner and slide the valve through the button hole
A second fabric liner is not included in the box in all countries.
If the supplied package does not include a second fabric liner, this must be ordered
separately from OPED.
(Figure 4)
have grouped together, stroke
(Figure 4)
and position it with the fabric
5). Then close the fabric liner. Pull the liner
(Figure 7)
(top: outer towards the lower shell;
(Figure
3).
(Figure
11). To finish, close the
(Figure
(Figure
12).
9).
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