Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual page 41

► 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.
4.7 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.
► Avoid remaining in the vicinity of visible or concealed theft prevention systems at the
entrance/exit of stores, metal detectors/body scanners for people (e.g. in airports) or other
sources of strong magnetic and electrical interference (e.g. high-voltage lines, transmitters,
transformer stations...).
If this cannot be avoided, ensure at least that you have a safeguard when walking or stand­
ing (e.g. a handrail or the support of another person).
► When walking through theft prevention systems, body scanners or metal detectors, watch
for unexpected changes in the damping behaviour of the product.
CAUTION
Entering a room or area with strong magnetic fields (e.g. magnetic resonance tomo­
graphs, 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.
Take off the product before entering a room or area with strong magnetic fields and store the
►
product outside 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.
► Avoid remaining in areas with temperatures outside of the permissible range (see Page 60).
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