Juzo JuzoPro Rhizo Xtec Soft Mode D'emploi page 5

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Purpose
The JuzoPro Rhizo Xtec Soft, made
of inelastic materials with adjustable
reinforcing elements, immobilises the
carpometacarpal joint of the thumb, thus
relieving it.
Instructions for fitting your
JuzoPro Rhizo Xtec Soft correctly:
1. Open both velcro fastenings and pull
the tabs through the holes until the
velcro fastenings are level with the
holes (do not open up completely!).
2. Now place your hand into the orthosis.
Your thumb should go through the
upper tab. The two cut-outs should
be on the outer surface of your thumb
(Fig. 1 and 2).
3. First close the lower tab followed by
the tab surrounding the thumb (Fig. 3).
The orthosis is fitted correctly if it
surrounds the metacarpus and the car-
pometacarpal (basal) joint of the thumb
firmly and without putting too much
(painful) pressure on either area (Fig. 4).
You can adjust the orthosis at any time
by repeating step 3.
Please note:
Only wear your orthosis when prescribed
by your physician. Medical aids should
only be dispensed by suitably trained
staff of a medical products supplier.
The orthosis can only be fully effective
when it has been put on correctly and is
being worn in accordance with treatment
recommendations. The orthosis is largely
resistant to oils, ointments, skin moisture
and other environmental influences.
Certain combinations may negatively
impact on the durability of the fabric. We
therefore recommend that it gets exam-
ined regularly by the medical products
supplier. Should the product become
damaged, please consult your specialist
supplier. Do not repair the orthosis
yourself – this could compromise its
quality and medical efficacy. For hygienic
reasons, the orthosis is not suitable
for treating more than one patient.The
information on the inside of the product
is important for its identification and
traceability. We therefore ask you not
to remove the information under any
circumstances.
Washing and care instructions
Please observe the care instructions on
the interior surface of the product. When
washing the support for the first time,
please wash separately (colour may run).
The tabs may be pulled right through the
holes in order to allow easier cleaning.
Handwash the orthosis with laundry
detergent for delicate fabrics every day
or between uses at approx. 30 °C.
Please do not use any softener! We
recommend using the mild Juzo Special
Detergent for this. After washing, rinse
the orthosis well and leave it to dry at
room temperature. In order to reduce the
drying time the orthosis may be placed
on a thick terry towel and dabbed dry. Do
not bend the stabilising support frame.
Do not leave in a towel and do not dry
the support on the radiator or in direct
sunlight. The orthosis is not suitable for
tumble drying. This Juzo product should
not be dry-cleaned.
Material composition
Details are provided on the label sewn
into your orthosis.
Notes for orthopaedic technicians
The built-in stabilising frame is made of
aluminium and has been anatomically
formed into shape. It may, if required, be
adjusted and reformed.