Albrecht CDS - Cleaning, Maintenance and Disinfection; Pads and Straps Care; Hinge and Rod Cleaning

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CDS
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Knee Brace Amputation
User Instructions
4. 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.
4.1. Pads and straps
• All fabrics can be washed by hand at 30° C using water and a
mild detergent and / or disinfectant.
• Not machine washable.
• In the case of more severe soiling, a replacement set of textile
parts is available.
4.2. Rods (hinges)
• Clean all parts of the brace with a wet cloth soaked with water
and a mild detergent and / or disinfectant.
• 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 selecting a disinfectant,
and follow the instructions given by the disinfectant
manufacturer. The Robert Koch list of approved disinfectants
can be found at www.rki.de.
h
Hand wash at 30°C
C
Do not bleach
t
Do not iron
k
Do not dry-clean
y
Do not tumble dry