Otto Bock C-Brace Instructions For Use Manual page 43

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.
CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and humidity into the product
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
► Ensure that neither solid particles, foreign objects nor liquids penetrate into the product.
Should the product come into contact with liquids, allow the product to dry. The product
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must be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
► Should the product come into contact with salt water, immediately clean it with a cloth
moistened with fresh water and let it dry. The product must be inspected by an authorised
Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress on the product
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
► Check the product for visible damage before each use.
CAUTION
Mechanical damage to the product
Injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality
► Use caution when working with the product.
► Check the product for proper function and readiness for use.
In case of changes in or loss of functionality, discontinue use of the product and have it
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checked by authorised, qualified personnel.
CAUTION
Excessive strain due to use on more than one patient
Risk of injury and loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
► Use the product on only one patient.
► Observe the maintenance recommendations.
INFORMATION
The product may be exposed to increased loads by the patient.
Shorten the maintenance intervals according to the expected loads, in particular for especially
heavy and/or highly active patients.
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