Description And Intended Purpose - Blatchford CTTCP22L Instructions D'utilisation

1 Description and Intended Purpose

These instructions are for use by the practitioner.
Please read these instructions carefully before fitting the device.
The term device is used throughout these instructions for use to refer to Comfort Cushion/
Locking Liner.
Ensure that the user understands all instructions for use, drawing particular attention to the
maintenance and safety information.
Application
This device is an interface component for use only as part of a lower limb prosthesis.
Intended for single user.
It is intended for moderate to high activity users with well covered residual limbs.
The Blatchford Comfort silicone liner provides a cushioned socket interface and is manufactured
from biocompatible materials. Please read these instructions carefully before fitting the device.
To optimise comfort ensure that the user is instructed in the correct way to handle and don/doff
the device. Also ensure that they are made aware of how to maintain the device and to keep it
clean for maintaining hygiene as set out in these instructions.
Activity Level
The device is suitable for users of all activities, although is best suited to users who have the
potential to achieve activity levels 3 and 4
Contraindications
• Conical residual limbs - this device may not be optimally contoured to fit conical residual
limbs.
• Users with poor hand or cognitive function might finds donning and cleaning difficult.
• Poor hygiene.
• Users whose suspension sleeve causes a bulk around their knee may be better suited with
alternative type liner.
Clinical Benefits
• Provides cushioning for the residual limb in the socket
• Distributes in-socket pressure more evenly, compared other materials and alternative
cushioning solutions
• The locking liner provides a means of suspension
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