Otto Bock Genium Patient Information page 4

CAUTION
Thermal overloading. Extended exposure to high temperatures can lead to defects and result in mal-
functions of the knee joint with a loss of functionality due to structural failure. This can cause you to fall.
Avoid areas with extreme temperatures (see the "Technical Information" section).
CAUTION
Mechanical overloading. Exterior mechanical impacts or stress such as shocks and vibrations can
lead to:
• Short circuits in the electronics and battery, resulting in malfunction of the knee joint.
• Defects of the battery and the hydraulic unit, resulting in leaks.
• Loss of functionality due to structural failure.
This can cause you to fall and / or result in skin irritation. Do not expose system components to me-
chanical vibrations or shocks.
CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and humidity. Penetration of dirt and humidity into the system components can
lead to:
• Short circuits in the electronics and battery, resulting in malfunctions of the knee joint.
• Hydraulic unit defects with an associated leakage of fluid or a loss of functionality due to structural
failure. This may cause the patient to fall and/or result in skin irritation.
• Ensure that neither solid particles nor liquids can penetrate the system components.
• The knee joint and the AXON tube adapter are protected against splashed water from all directions.
• The knee joint and the AXON tube adapter are not protected against submersion, jets of water
and steam.
• If water has penetrated electronic system components, remove the cosmetic cover and allow the
components to dry. The knee joint must then be sent to an authorised Ottobock Service Centre
for inspection. Your prosthetist is the contact person.
• If the knee joint comes into contact with salt water, clean it immediately with a cloth moistened
with freshwater and let it dry. The knee joint must then be sent to an authorised Ottobock Service
Centre for inspection. Your prosthetist is the contact person.
CAUTION
Improper use of the knee joint. Any kind of overloading or excessive strain as well as improper use
can lead to:
• Defects and resulting malfunctions of the knee joint
• Loss of functionality due to structural failure
• Defects of the battery and the hydraulic unit, resulting in leaks
This can cause you to fall and / or result in skin irritation.
The 3B1/ 3B1=ST knee joint was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual
activities such as extreme sports (free climbing, paragliding, etc.).
Careful handling of the prosthesis and its components not only increases their service life but, above
all, ensures your personal safety. Should the prosthesis be subjected to extreme strain (e.g. by falling
or similar), it must be inspected for possible damage by a prosthetist immediately. If necessary, the
responsible prosthetist will pass the prosthesis on to Ottobock Service.
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