Foreword, Product description – Activeforever OptiFlex 3 Knee CPM (OptiFlex3 Knee CPM) User Manual

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OptiFlex® 3 Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Therapy Unit

This manual has been written for the operators of the OptiFlex 3 Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Therapy Unit. It contains general

instructions for operation, precautionary instructions, and maintenance recommendations. In order to obtain maximum life and

efficiency from your OptiFlex 3 CPM Unit, and to assist in the proper operation of the unit, read and understand this manual

thoroughly.
The specifications put forth in this manual were in effect at the time of the publication. However, owing to Chattanooga Group’ s

policy of continuous improvement, changes to these specifications may be made at any time without obligation on the part of

Chattanooga Group.
Before administering any treatment to a patient, you should become acquainted with the operating procedures, as well as the

indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions.

Product Description

Continuous Passive Motion is a postoperative procedure designed to aid in patient recovery after joint surgery. This unit is typically

used postoperatively for total knee replacement and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) repairs. After extensive joint surgery, if a patient

fails to move the joint, tissue around the joint will become stiff and scar tissue will form, resulting in a joint with limited range of

motion. By repeatedly flexing and extending the affected joint through a prescribed arc of motion for an extended period of time, the

OptiFlex 3 CPM Unit lessens the adverse effects of immobilization and trauma on the knee joint.

FOREWORD