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GENERAL INFORMATION - FEMORAL NAILING “Y”

Before using the product
Before every use you should carefully check the operability of the implants and the operating instruments.
They should be free of damages. If there are any cracks, fractures, discolouration, deformation or any dama-
ges on the implants, which may be due to unsuitable storing, imperfect sterilization or preliminary inefficient
treatment, the use of the implant is prohibited. The assembly, perfect fitting and operation of the implants and
all the necessary instruments should be tested. Perfect fitting and operation, appropriate dimensions and
positions should be checked in all cases.

requirements towards the user
The set of tools and implants can only be applied by doctors with appropriate qualifications and special infor-
mation and experience in the field of using implants. The doctor who performs the operation is responsible
for choosing the correct indication, the type of the implants and the operation technology.

contraindication
Implantation is not recommended if the patient’s health condition makes it difficult to accept it or problems
are expected during the recovery process e.g. decreased circulation, weak quality or quantity bone system,
impossibility of rehabilitation due to the mental condition of the patient etc.

general warnings
Before the operation the patient should be informed about the possible disadvantages of the implant. By
choosing the appropriate implant the type of the bone fracture, the weight and activity of the patient should
be taken into consideration. The solidity of the implant is restricted, so it is necessary to avoid overloading it
by overweight. The biomechanical loading of the implant should be minimized, as much as possible. During
the application of the implant the process of recovering is to be controlled. By repetitive loading or by pro-
tracted one recovering the implants may be deformed, dislocated. This needs intervention in time. Repeated
deformation of the implant should be avoided. The implants are only for one-time use, a re-implantation is
prohibited. The type and the size of the implants should be defined according to the specific case. Before
operation the user’s manual of the implants should be studied carefully

applied materials
The applied materials are of best quality, specially developed for implants with high solidity,made of non ma-
gnetic stainless steel and titan alloys. Combined use of products of other manufacturers may start damaging
processes, which the digimed Medizintechnik can’t take the responsibility for.

Protection of the product, packaging, preparation for use
The implants come clean, without any production pollution for packaging. Before use circumstances are to
be assured where the integrity of the packaging will be preserved.The storage should be in a clean, dry place
avoiding extra temperature and chemicals.

Sterilisation
Before use unpack the implant and sterilize due to the prescriptions.
Avoid the touch by bare hand. The sterilisation of the instruments should be done together with the tray. The
instructions of the producers should always be considered.

interaction with medicines
An interaction of the implants with medicines is not known.

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