Information On Proximity To Certain Areas - Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual

Safety
CAUTION
Pinching skin in the area of the closures
Injuries and swelling due to disruption of blood circulation to the skin in the area of the closures.
► Do not over-tighten the closures when applying the product.
CAUTION
Volume fluctuations of the leg or problems with the fit of the orthosis
Injuries, friction and local pressure caused by improper fit of the thigh shells (too firm/too loose).
► Sensitivity problems and skin damage require special attention with regard to the fit. Check skin areas daily.
► Consult a doctor or orthopaedic technician in case of any signs of skin damage, even if they are only minor.
► If the improper fit is the result of weight gain or loss, have new thigh shells and lower leg shells fabricated
based on a new plaster cast.
► Check the leg for pressure points.
CAUTION
Using the product with incorrect heel height of the shoe
Falling due to altered swing phase triggering behaviour caused by incorrect heel height.
► Only use the product with shoes that have the heel height established at the initial fitting.

4.8 Information on Proximity to Certain Areas

CAUTION
Proximity to sources of strong magnetic or electrical interference (e.g. theft prevention systems, metal
detectors)
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product caused by interference with internal data communication.
► Ensure that the patient is not in the vicinity of sources of strong magnetic and electrical interference during tri­
al fitting (such as theft prevention systems, metal detectors...).
If this cannot be avoided, ensure at least that the patient has a safeguard when walking or standing (e.g. a
handrail or the support of another person).
CAUTION
Entering a room or area with strong magnetic fields (e.g. magnetic resonance tomographs, MRT (MRI)
equipment...)
> Falling due to unexpected restriction of the product's range of motion caused by metallic objects adhering to
the magnetised components.
> Irreparable damage to the product due to the effect of strong magnetic fields.
► Make sure that the patient takes off the product before entering the room or area and stores the product out­
side this room or area.
► Damage to the product caused by exposure to strong magnetic fields cannot be repaired.
CAUTION
Remaining in areas outside the allowable temperature range
Falling due to malfunction or the breakage of load-bearing product components.
► Ensure that the patient is not in areas outside the permissible temperature range (see Page 79) during trial fit­
ting.
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