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EN Instructions for use
TAS® (Toe Alignment Splint) | Hallux Valgus Toe Alignment Splint
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 on injured, irritated, or damaged skin. You should use
bandages, for example. While wearing this aid, ensure sufficient forefoot clearance and avoid
all kinds of outside mechanical influences. This aid is intended for single-patient use only.
Purpose
The bandage is for post-operative use to maintain the surgical result.
Indications / Contraindications
Indications
Post-operative use after:
> Hallux valgus surgery
> Tailor's bunion surgery
> Hammer toe surgery
Design features
The TAS® Toe Alignment Splint is a postoperative bandage for alignment that is used instead
of taping. It enables positioning and alignment of toes in the correct position after surgery/
correction, which has a decisive impact on the surgical result. A sandal strap at the back of
the foot reduces slippage of the midfoot bandage. The soft material makes it comfortable
to wear.
Use
Hammer toes (fig. 1 – 3):
The elastic metatarsal band is
designed so that it can be adjusted
to the foot individually Place the
band around the foot as shown
(fig. 1 – 2).
The heel strap prevents the bandage
from slipping and is put on as
shown in fig. 3.
Combination with other products
No specifications
Working life / Lifespan of the product
The lifespan of the medical device is determined by natural wear and tear due to proper
handling/cleaning.
Technical data
Size:
Universal
Can be worn on the right and left
Colour:
White
Maintenance
The product does not require maintenance.
Cleaning instructions
> Hand wash (cold or lukewarm,
max. 30°C)
> Do not bleach
Disposal
Dispose of after use Please dispose of the packaging in an environmentally manner.
The product can be disposed of with household waste.
Contraindications
No contraindications are known.
Tailor's bunion (fig. 4 – 5):
The small toe loops are fixed to the metatarsal
band according to need using the hook and loop
strap (fig. 4 – 5).
Hallux valgus (fig. 6 – 9):
The big toe loop is fixed as shown in fig. 6 – 7.
The stabilising element can be inserted into the big
toe loop (fig. 8 – 9).
Material:
Elastic strap: Polyester, polyamide, viscose, elastane
Hook strap: Polyamide
Fleece strap: Polyamide
Velour: Polyamide
Tag: Polyester satin
Label: Polyester satin
Stabilising element: Polyethylene, polyester
Sewing thread: Polyester
> Do not dry in dryer
> Do not iron
> Do not dry-clean