Information On Alignment/Adjustment - Otto Bock 17KO1 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Safety

4.6 Information on Alignment/Adjustment

CAUTION
Improper assembly of the screw connections
Falling due to breakage or loosening of the screw connections.
► Clean the threads before every installation.
► Apply the specified tightening torque values for installation (see the section "Technical data").
► Observe the instructions for securing the screw connections and the use of the correct length.
CAUTION
Incorrectly secured screws
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components caused by screw connections coming loose.
► Before installing the joint unit and joint mechanism, the screws must be secured before they are tightened to
the specified tightening torque (see the section "Technical data" see Page 49).
CAUTION
Operator errors during the adjustment process with the adjustment app
Falling due to unexpected orthosis behaviour.
► Do not charge the orthosis battery during the adjustment process since the orthosis is not functional while the
battery is being charged.
► The orthosis must not remain unattended during the adjustment process while connected to the adjustment
software and being worn by the patient.
► Observe the maximum range of the Bluetooth connection and note that obstacles may limit this range.
► During the data transfer (tablet to orthosis), the user should sit still or stand with support.
► If only temporary changes to the settings are to be made while connected to the adjustment app, these
changes must be reversed before the adjustment app is closed.
It must also be ensured that the patient does not leave the range of the Bluetooth connection with settings that
have been changed temporarily.
► Inform the patient immediately if the data connection is accidentally interrupted during the adjustment pro­
cess.
► The connection to the orthosis must always be disconnected after adjustments have been completed.
► Participation in an Ottobock product training course is mandatory prior to the initial use of the product. Addi­
tional product training courses may be required to qualify for software updates.
► Correctly entering the patient data and especially the body weight is an important criterion for the quality of
the fitting. If the values are too high, the orthosis may not switch to the swing phase. If the values are too low,
the orthosis may trigger the swing phase at the wrong time.
► When entering the weight and dimensions, note the settings for the units. To change the units, see the sec­
tion "Changing the units for weight and length" (see Page 25).
► If the patient uses walking aids (e.g. crutches or walking canes) during the adjustment process, readjustment
is required as soon as the patient stops using these walking aids.
► Do not pass on your personal access data.
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable orthosis components
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product or breakage of load-bearing components.
► Use the product only in combination with components listed in the section "Combination possibilities" (see
Page 9).
CAUTION
Disassembling the joint unit on a standing patient
> Risk of falls due to lack of support from the product.
> Damage to the medial support.
► Disassemble the joint unit only on a sitting patient or with the orthosis taken off.
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