Epitact Corrective Orthosis Hallux Valgus Night M

INDICATIONS:
Wear the EPITACT & reg; night corrective orthosis every day. helps to correct deformation and limit the evolution of hallux valgus. It helps to relieve joint pain at night and eliminates contact pain.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE:
& bull; First, make sure your big toe can still move sideways when you manipulate it. Otherwise, do not use this device.
& bull; L & rsquo; orthosis can Ò be thermoformed indifferently on the right or left foot.

THERMOFORMING:
Follow the thermoforming instructions provided. The night corrective orthosis can be thermoformed more times. If necessary, consult a podiatrist.

POSITIONING:
& bull; Slip the forefoot into the large strap.
& bull; Then insert the big toe into the small sleeve.
& bull; Make sure that the white target is located at the level of the & ldquo; onion & rdquo; (see the diagram in the supplied thermoforming instructions).

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE:
& bull; During the first 3 applications, it is recommended to wear the orthosis for only 2 hours.
& bull; During subsequent uses, wear the orthosis all night. During the first uses È joint pain may be experienced. If these persist for more Ù for 7 nights, contact your doctor.
& bull; After using the orthosis for a month and in the absence of pain, it will be; Second thermoforming can be done to increase correction (see supplied thermoforming instructions). The desired correction will be; therefore obtained without retractor, but by pulling the big toe laterally (see the diagram opposite).

MAINTENANCE:
& bull; Machine wash at 40 ° C in the supplied mesh or by hand (without rubbing).
& bull; Leave to dry naturally. Do not iron. Do not expose to heat (& gt; 50 & deg; C).

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
& bull; Big toe not mobile laterally.
& bull; Do not use the product during the day.
& bull; The device is has been subjected to all tests required under ISO 10993-1. In the event of an adverse reaction, immediately discontinue use of the device and notify the company; Millet Innovation.
& bull; Do not apply to unprotected lesions.
& bull; Do not use in case of diabetes, arteritis, polyneuritis, neuropathy of the lower limbs or ulcers.

COMPOSITION:
20% silicone, 28% polyamide / elastane, 52 % thermoformable plastic.

How to choose the size?
Measure the circumference of the foot below the hallux valgus ("onion"). See the diagram.
If you have doubts between 2 sizes, choose the larger one. small.