Otto Bock SensorHand Series Instructions For Use Manual page 19

Date of the last update: 2015-04-07
• Please read this document carefully.
• Follow the safety instructions and the precautions specified in this accompanying docu-
ment.
• If assistance is required during the start-up, use or maintenance of the product, as well as
in the event of unexpected operating behaviour or circumstances, contact the manufacturer
(see manufacturer's address on the back of this accompanying document).
Only start up the product in accordance with the information contained in the accompany­
ing documents supplied.
1 Intended use
1.1 Medical Purpose
The 8E38=8*, 8E39=8, and 8E41=8* Ottobock SensorHand Speed are to be used solely for
the exoprosthetic fitting of the upper extremities.
1.2 Application
The 8E38=8*, 8E39=8, and 8E41=8* Ottobock SensorHand Speed can be used for unilateral
or bilateral amputees.
1.3 Application conditions
The 8E38=8*, 8E39=8, and 8E41=8* SensorHand Speed have been developed for everyday
use and must not be used for unusual activities such as extreme sports (free climbing, paraglid-
ing, etc.).
The 8E38=8*, 8E39=8, and 8E41=8* Ottobock SensorHand Speed is designed exclusively for
use on one patient. Use of the product by other persons is not approved by the manufacturer.
1.4 Prosthetist qualifications
The fitting of a patient with the 8E38=8*, 8E39=8, and 8E41=8* Ottobock SensorHand Speed
may only be carried out by prosthetists who have been trained and certified by Ottobock for the
use of MyoBock components.
2 Safety information
Failure to follow the safety instructions given below can lead to damage to or mal­
function of the product. Follow the safety instructions and the precautions speci­
fied in this accompanying document.
• Do not use silicone spray when putting on the prosthetic glove; silicone spray may compro-
mise secure fit of the glove. As a mounting aid the 633S2 Ottobock Procomfort Gel is recom-
mended.
• In order to reduce the malfunctioning risk of the SensorHand Speed and of the connect-
ed components due to strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g. when near high-tension pow-
er lines, transmitters, transformers or security systems for goods in department stores), the
electrode gains should be set as low as possible.
• Before interrupting or establishing electrical connections (such as when removing the hand
from the prosthesis), the system must be disconnected from the power supply. For this pur-
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