Use/Field Of Application; Safety; Explanation Of Warning Symbols; Structure Of The Safety Instructions - Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual

Safety

3.5 Use/Field of Application

The product is an orthopaedic device that makes everyday activities such as standing and walking possible or easi­
er for the patient. If the patient's activity level increases in the course of use, adjustments may be required.
Changes will also have to be made if the patient's physical condition worsens and more support from the product
is needed.
The orthopaedic technician and patient must discuss the daily duration of use and potential therapeutic measures
(e.g. occupational therapy or physiotherapy) to improve performance. In general, major discomfort should not be
experienced when wearing the product. The affected limb should be checked by patient or caregiver periodically
for areas of excessive pressure. If excessive pressure is observed, the orthopaedic technician should be seen as
soon as possible.
4 Safety

4.1 Explanation of warning symbols

Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
WARNING
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE

4.2 Structure of the safety instructions

CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instructions. Consequences
are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
> E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
► This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert the hazard.

4.3 General safety instructions

CAUTION
Independent manipulations of the leg orthosis
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
Danger when empty battery mode is activated
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Inform the patient of the configured damping behaviour in empty battery mode ("high damping" = high
safety/reduced comfort or "low damping" = less safety/higher activity).
► For the "low damping" setting in empty battery mode, the patient must have the necessary muscular and cog­
nitive abilities to control a freely moving knee joint without stance phase stability.
► You can switch back to basic mode from empty battery mode by charging the product.
► Observe the error signals (see Page 82).
CAUTION
Signs of wear on the product
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
► In the interest of the patient's safety and in order to maintain operating reliability, the product should be ser­
viced at regular intervals.
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