Use Instructions

SAIT‐IFU‐GEMS‐HRev.1.1(2019‐11) Page26of79
⑥ Use a Medium‐size thigh support frame initially, and use a Small‐size if the length of the wearer’s thigh is
somewhatshort(i.e.,ifthethighsupportframecomesincontactwiththekneecap).
⑦ Thesizeisindicatedonthereleasebuttonofthethighsupportframe(S,M).
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5.5.Fastenboththighsupportstraps
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Riskofseriousinjurytothepatientduetoexcessivetightening!
Excessivetighteningmaycausediscomfort,skinpressure/friction,bruising,pain,orunusualswellingcausedby
theexoskeletonwhichhasthepotentialtoleadtoskinbreakdownorabrasions.
‐ Whenputtingonthedevice,thethighsupportstrapsshouldbefittedwiththekneesslightlybenttoavoid
excessivetighteningorpressing.
‐ Thetherapistshouldcheckfordiscomfortandchecktheskinpressureofthepatient.
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Riskoffallingduetobrokenbuckle!
Ifyouinsertthebucklewhilepullingsideways,thebucklemaybebroken.Thismayresultinthepatienthaving
difficultybalancing,andpotentiallyfalling.
‐ When inserting the buckle into the hook, insert it while tilting it by 90 degrees and pull the strap out
perpendiculartothesurfaceoftheleg.
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Riskofinjuryduetothestrapsunfastenedduringwalking!
Ifthestrapsarenotsecurelyfastenedtothebuckles,thestrapsmaybecomeunfastenedduringwalking.This
mayresultinthepatienthavingdifficultybalancing.
‐ Besuretoconnectthestrapswiththebucklessecurelyandtomakesure thatthebuckles are securely
connectedwiththethighsupportframe.
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