Otto Bock Genium X3 Instructions For Use Manual page 11

CAUTION
Improper MyMode switching. In case of improper MyMode switching into basic mode or vice versa, there is
a risk of falling (see Section 65 MyMode Switching via remote control)!
• After switching to a MyMode, verify the function since you may have activated a MyMode other than the
intended one (see Section 5 "MyMode Motion Switching" and Section 65 "MyMode Switching via remote
control")
• Ensure that you return to basic mode when you have completed your activities in the MyMode
CAUTION
MyMode switching via remote control. The patient can use the remote control to initiate different actions
changing the damping behaviour of the knee joint In certain situations, this may cause the patient to fall
I f you inadvertently selected the wrong action with the remote control (vibration or audible signal), take the load
off the knee joint and correct the command
CAUTION
Consequences of product deterioration. Wear and tear on system components can lead to malfunctions of
the knee joint This may cause the patient to fall
For your own safety and to maintain operational safety and protect the warranty, comply with the specified ser-
vice and inspection intervals
WARNING
Danger of accidents when operating a motor vehicle. The ability of leg prosthesis wearers to operate a
motor vehicle is determined on a case-by-case basis Criteria include the type of fitting (amputation height, uni-
lateral or bilateral, residual limb conditions, design of the prosthesis) and the individual abilities of the leg pros-
thesis wearer All persons are required to observe their country's national and state driving laws when operating
motor vehicles For insurance purposes, drivers should have their driving ability examined and approved by an
authorised test centre In general, Ottobock recommends that vehicles should be professionally retrofitted to
meet each prothesis wearer's individual needs (eg automatic transmission) Risk-free driving must be ensured
even when the leg prosthesis is not functioning
CAUTION
Malfunction of the knee joint. Malfunctions of the knee joint can lead to falling
Observe the vibration signals and audible warnings (beep signals) of the knee joint
INFORMATION
When using exoprosthetic knee joints, servomotor, hydraulic, pneumatic or brake load dependent control func-
tions can cause movement noise This kind of noise is normal and inevitable Usually, it does not cause any
problems
If movement noise increases noticeably during the lifecycle of the the knee joint, the knee joint should be ins-
pected by a prosthetist immediately
CAUTION
Non-active safety mode. If the safety mode can no longer be activated, there is the risk that the patient will fall
If the knee joint can no longer be set to safety mode, the patient may have to actively secure the knee joint with
the residual limb musculature upon heel strike until reaching a prosthetist and/or replacing the prosthesis; the
patient should visit a prosthetist without delay
CAUTION
Danger of pinching in the hydraulic unit. Avoid reaching into the knee joint mechanism, as this results in a
risk of pinching
Genium X3 - Bionic Prosthetic System
Intended Use
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