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Ortel Hernia Truss

Code 2720 01PELVIS
Hernia Truss

Features & benefits

  • Interchangeable and adjustable groin straps.
  • Removable repositionable silicone pads (more comfortable and effective material). (1)
  • Strong elastic fabric. (2)
  • Interchangeable adjustable straps. (3)
  • Exclusive buckle system to fit right or left side on Unilateral model (4)
  • The unilateral truss may be used for either a right-side hernia or a left-side hernia

Available in Unilateral & Bilateral models.

 

Indications

• For right or left inguinal hernia (unilateral model).
• Bilateral inguinal hernias (bilateral model).
• For pre- or post-operative wear.
• For permanent wear.

Sizing guide

Fitting & user guide

UNILATERAL TRUSS

For Right-side hernia

  1. The unilateral truss is supplied in the “right-side hernia” position.
  2. Simply pull back the two plastic guides (c), one after the other, then refer to the fitting instructions.

 For Left-side hernia

  1. Remove strap (a), then position it on the other side.
  2. Using the two plastic guides (c), pull off buckle (d), turn it round and replace it (metal clip towards the outside).
  3. Pull back the two plastic guides one after the other (c).
  4. Turn round the fastener (e).

The truss is in the “left-side hernia” position. Then refer to the fitting instructions.

 

FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

Reduce the hernia before fitting the truss. To do this, it is recommended that you lie on your back and massage the hernia.

  1. Place the pad(s) on the inside surface, against the hernia(s).

  2. Adjust the truss to your waist size by moving fastener (e). The truss should be firmly fitted without being too tight.

  3. Adjust the length of the thigh straps.

  4. Check that the pads are properly positioned

 

Do not use for hernias which cannot be reduced.

 

Care instructions

  1. Wash in soapy water. Do not use detergent or bleach.
  2. Squeeze out excess water.
  3. Air dry away from direct heat