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USA / GB Technical data
Girth:
Girth Femur
The 1-part MECRON knee braces need to be ordered in
relation to upper and lower leg circumference. Measure
the circumference both 20 cm above and below the
20 cm
middle of the patella.
from Patella
The 3-part MECRON knee braces are individually
adjustable to the patient's leg circumference (up to a
Girth Lower Leg
max. thigh circumference of 74 cm).
Length:
For maximum stability, the knee brace should be positioned one handwidth below the groin
and should end 1.5 handwidths above the ankle. This applies to 1-part and 3-part knee braces.
1-part knee braces:
MECRON Knee Flexion & MECRON Knee Straight
Length Size Girth Femur Girth Lower Leg
40 cm S 43-47 cm 30-34 cm
M 48-52 cm 35-39 cm
L 53-57 cm 40-44 cm
50 cm S 44-48 cm 23-27 cm
M 49-53 cm 28-32 cm
L 54-58 cm 33-37 cm
XL 59-63 cm 38-42 cm
60 cm S 45-49 cm 22-26 cm
M 50-54 cm 27-31 cm
L 55-59 cm 32-34 cm
XL 60-64 cm 35-41 cm
3-part knee braces:
MECRON Knee Pediatric
Length Colour
22 cm Blue-Orange
32 cm
42 cm
MECRON Knee 3-part
Length Angle Colour
40 cm 0° / 20° Black
50 cm 0° / 20°
60 cm 0° / 20°
Colour
Black
MECRON Knee 3-part Plus
Length Angle Colour
40 cm 0° / 20° Black
50 cm 0° / 20°
60 cm 0° / 20
Material:
Outer material: velour
Inner material: PU soft foam
Textile covering: polyamide
Edging strips: 100 % cotton
Velcro-fasteners: polyamide
Sewing threads: polyester
Anti-slip nubs: silicone
Carrying bag: PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
Care: The product is maintenance-free.
Caution
Please always follow these instructions for use. In case of adverse effects (e.g. skin swelling, pressure
points, disorders of blood circulation etc.) please tell your doctor. Function and optimum protection
are no longer guaranteed if the product is handled incorrectly.
This aid assists recovery and should be used exclusively under the instruction of and in consultation
with your doctor or a healthcare professional. DARCO (Europe) GmbH does not assume any responsi-
bility.
Do not wear the product with injured, irritated, damaged or intact skin. You should use bandages, for
example. We recommend that you do not drive a vehicle while you are wearing this aid. This aid is
intended for single-patient use only.
Cleaning instructions
All MECRON knee braces are washable at 30°. Make sure not to spin the braces. Remove the aluminium
rods and close the velcro-fasteners prior to washing. After washing, pull the braces into shape, re-insert
the rods and place horizontally to dry.
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