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

Safety
CAUTION
Entering a room or area with strong magnetic fields (e.g. magnetic resonance tomographs, MRT (MRI)
equipment...)
> Falling due to unexpected restriction of the product's range of motion caused by metallic objects adhering to
the magnetised components.
> Irreparable damage to the product due to the effect of strong magnetic fields.
► Make sure that the patient takes off the product before entering the room or area and stores the product out­
side this room or area.
► Damage to the product caused by exposure to strong magnetic fields cannot be repaired.
CAUTION
Remaining in areas outside the allowable temperature range
Falling due to malfunction or the breakage of load-bearing product components.
► Ensure that the patient is not in areas outside the permissible temperature range (see Page 49) during trial fit­
ting.

4.9 Information on Use

CAUTION
Improper mode switching
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that the patient stands securely during all switching processes.
► Inform the patient that the changed damping characteristics have to be verified after switching and feedback
from the acoustic signal emitter must be observed.
► Switching back to basic mode is mandatory once the activities in MyMode have been completed.
► If required, take the weight off the product and correct the switching.
CAUTION
Risk of pinching in the joint flexion area
> Injury due to pinching of body parts.
> Damage to garments due to pinching in the mechanism of the joint unit or medial support.
► Ensure that no body parts or garments are in this area when flexing the product.
CAUTION
Overheating of the hydraulic unit due to uninterrupted, increased activity (e.g. extended walking down­
hill)
> Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of switching into overheating mode.
> Burns due to touching overheated components.
► Inform the patient that they must pay attention when pulsating vibration signals start. They indicate the risk of
overheating.
► Inform the patient that the activity level has to be reduced immediately when these pulsating vibration signals
begin, so the hydraulic unit can cool down.
► Inform the patient that full activity may be resumed after these vibration signals stop.
► If the activity level is not reduced in spite of the pulsating vibration signals, this could lead to the hydraulic ele­
ment overheating and, in extreme cases, cause damage to the product. In this case, the product has to be
inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
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