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EN Instructions for use
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 | Lower Leg / Foot Orthosis
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Achill | Lower Leg / Foot Orthosis with
Achilles tendon relief
Important notes
If there is a serious deterioration in your state of health
as a result of using the medical device, please report this to your
specialist dealer or the manufacturer as soon as possible. If you
report this to the specialist dealer, the dealer will forward this
immediately. The reports are agreed with and processed by the
competent authorities.
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 responsibility. Do not wear the product with injured, irritated,
damaged or intact skin. You should use bandages or socks, for
example. We recommend that you do not drive a vehicle while you
are wearing this aid. Use extreme caution when climbing stairs
(e.g. also stepping up onto curbs) and walking on uneven surfaces.
Walk more slowly than usual. This aid is intended for single-patient
use only.
The Relief Insert® Splinting System may only be used in
combination with the Relief Dual® Plus Off-loading Shoe for
walking. The splint is not designed for walking without a shoe.
There is a risk of thrombosis due to the restricted ankle movement.
There is a risk that the orthosis (splint) may break if the load is too
heavy. Max. permitted load: 150 kg. The air chambers must not be
over inflated to prevent pressure points on the leg and to prevent
the air chambers from bursting. The air liner with pump cannot be
washed.
Purpose
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0: Lower leg / foot orthosis for immobilisa-
tion in a given position, as well as a foot-positioning orthosis
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Achill: Lower leg / foot orthosis and
foot-positioning orthosis with Achilles tendon relief
Design features
The lower leg / foot orthosis is available in five sizes with a universal
fit for right and left.
The shoe can be customized to the left or right foot by individually
adjusting the hook and loop straps. The lower leg / foot orthosis
consists of the following components: One shoe (Relief Dual® Plus |
Off-loading shoe with high ankle support), a splint (Relief Insert®
2.0 | Splinting System) with a grey air liner and integrated pump
and a blue lining (consists of a forefoot strap, front and calf liner).
The Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Achill also includes heel wedges
(DAW | DARCO Achilles Wedges).
The splinting system is used to position the lower leg / foot. In
addition, a walker can be assembled from the splinting system
using a therapeutic shoe to immobilise the lower leg / foot with
simultaneous mobilisation. The exchangeable insole enables
patients to individually adjust the fit.
Maintenance
The product does not require maintenance.
Indications / Contraindications
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0
Indications
> Arthrodesis of the first TMT joint (lapidus arthrodesis)
> After metatarsal fracture surgery
> After hallux valgus surgery
> After hallux rigidus surgery
> After hammer and claw toe surgery
> Fractures of the phalanges
> After surgery on the rearfoot
> For ligament rupture of the ankle joint
> Postoperative use after removal of Haglund's exostosis (with
intact Achilles tendon)
> Pre- and postoperative / post-traumatic immobilisation of the
lower leg / foot, stable foot or ankle fractures, severe ankle
sprains
> Upper ankle joint arthrodesis
> Postoperatively after Weber fractures
Contraindications
> Acute Weber fractures (B, C)
> Unstable fractures
Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Achill
Indications
> Achilles tendon ruptures
> Postoperative use for Achilles tendon suture
> Postoperative use after removal of Haglund's exostosis
Contraindications
> Forefoot conditions
> Plantar foot ulcers
Combination with other products
> PegAssist® Insole
> Puzzle Insole®
> PegContour® Insole (blue)
> Relief Contour Insole
> PegContour® Insole Uni
Technical data
Sizes Colour
XS 37.0 – 38.5 Grey-Blue
S 39.0 – 41.0
M 41.5 – 43.0
L 43.5 – 45.0
XL 45.5 – 47.0
Material
Outsole: Rubber, EVA
Insole: EVA
Upper material of shoe: Polyester foam, microfibre
Lining and forefoot strap: Polyester
Hook and loop straps: Nylon
Adhesive: Polyurethane glue
Splints: Polyamide
Pump: TPU
DAW (heel wedges): EVA
Disposal
Dispose of after use. Please dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner. Dispose of this product
after use in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.
> Toe Cap
> DAW (DARCO Achilles Wedges)
Heel Wedges
> Relief Insert® Walker 2.0 Lining