Information On Use - Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual

CAUTION
Distance to HF communication devices is too small (e.g. mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, WiFi
devices)
Injury due to unexpected behaviour of the product caused by interference with internal data communication.
► Therefore, keeping the following minimum distances to these HF communication devices is recommended:
• Mobile phone GSM 850/GSM 900: 0.99 m
• Mobile phone GSM 1800/GSM 1900/UMTS: 0.7 m
• DECT cordless phones incl. base station: 0.35 m
• WiFi (routers, access points,...): 0.22 m
• Bluetooth devices (third-party products not approved by Ottobock): 0.22 m
CAUTION
Excessive strain on load-bearing components
Injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality
► Only use the product for the defined area of application.
► If the product has been exposed to extreme strain (e.g. due to falling), take any necessary measures (e.g.
repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's customer service etc.).
NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
► Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
► Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g. sand, dust).
► Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10 °C (14 °F) or above +60 °C (140 °F) (e.g. sauna,
excessive sunlight, drying on a radiator).
NOTICE
Thermal overloading of product components
Loss of function due to improper thermal treatment
► Prior to the thermal treatment of the product, remove all temperature-critical components (e.g. plastic parts).

4.9 Information on Use

WARNING
Use of the product while operating a vehicle
Accident due to unexpected behaviour of the product.
► All users are required to observe their country's national and state driving laws when operating vehicles with
the product. For insurance purposes, drivers should have their driving ability examined and approved by an
authorised test centre.
► Observe national legal regulations for retrofitting your vehicle in accordance with the type of fitting.
CAUTION
Improper mode switching
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that the patient stands securely during all switching processes.
► Inform the patient that the changed damping characteristics have to be verified after switching and feedback
from the acoustic signal emitter (beeper) must be observed.
► Switching back to basic mode is mandatory once the activities in the additional mode have ended.
► Take weight off the product and correct the switching if required.
CAUTION
Risk of pinching in the joint flexion area
Injury due to pinching of body parts.
► Ensure that body parts are not in this area when flexing the product.
C-Brace
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