Otto Bock 6A30-20 Instructions For Use Manual page 14

3.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Excessive strain on the product
Risk of injury due to breakage of load-bearing components
► Use the product according to the specified area of application (see
Page 13).
CAUTION
Unallowable combination of prosthetic components
Risk of injury due to breakage or deformation of the product
► Only combine the product with prosthetic components that are
approved for that purpose.
► Based on the instructions for use of the prosthetic components, verify
that they may be combined with each other.
CAUTION
Use under unallowable environmental conditions
Risk of injury due to damage to the product
► Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental conditions.
► If the product has been exposed to unallowable environmental condi­
tions, check it for damage.
► If damage is apparent or in case of doubt, do not continue using the
product.
► Take suitable measures if required (e.g. cleaning, repair, replacement,
inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist workshop etc.).
CAUTION
Exceeding the service life and reuse on another patient
Risk of injury due to loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
► Ensure that the approved service life is not exceeded.
► Only use the product on a single patient.
CAUTION
Mechanical damage to the product
Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality
► Use caution when working with the product.
14