Otto Bock Genium X3 3B5-2 Instructions For Use Manual page 13

CAUTION
Independent user manipulation of system components
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are not permitted.
► The battery may only be handled by Ottobock authorised, qualified personnel (no replacement by the user).
► The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised, qualified
Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress on the product
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
► Check the product for visible damage before each use.
CAUTION
Use of the product when battery charge level is too low
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping behaviour.
► Check the current charge level before use and charge the prosthesis if required.
► Note that the operating time of the product may be reduced at low ambient temperatures or due to ageing of
the battery.
CAUTION
Risk of pinching in the joint flexion area
Injuries due to pinching of body parts.
► Ensure that fingers/body parts or soft tissue of the residual limb are not in this area when bending the joint.
CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and humidity into the product
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
► Ensure that no solid particles or foreign objects can penetrate into the product.
► The knee joint and AXON tube adapter are waterproof and resistant to corrosion. The knee joint and AXON
tube adapter can be operated in fresh and salt water. Do not use the knee joint under extreme conditions like
diving or jumping into water. The knee joint and AXON tube adapter are designed for underwater use (for the
maximum duration and water depth, see the section "Technical data" (see Page 46).
► After contact with water, hold the prosthesis with the sole of the foot facing up until the water has drained
from the knee joint and AXON tube adapter.
► After using the knee joint in a salt water environment, remove the Protective Cover and rinse knee joint, AXON
tube adapter and Protective Cover with fresh water. Dry the knee joint and components with a lint-free cloth
and allow the components to fully air dry.
► Should the knee joint or AXON tube adapter come into contact with solutions other than fresh or salt
water, promptly remove the Protective Cover and clean the knee joint. In order to do so, rinse knee joint,
AXON tube adapter and Protective Cover with fresh water and let them dry.
► In case of a malfunction after drying, the knee joint and AXON tube adapter must be inspected by an author­
ised Ottobock Service Center.
► The knee joint and the AXON tube adapter are not protected against the penetration of jets of water and
steam.
Genium X3 3B5-2/3B5-2=ST
Safety
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