Otto Bock 5R9 Instructions For Use Manual page 8

► Report each serious incident in connection with the product, in
particular a worsening of the state of health, to the manufacturer
and to the relevant authority in your country.
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1.1 Construction and Function
The 5R9 socket attachment block is bonded and laminated to the
foamed distal end of the prosthetic socket. The 4R60 socket adapter
serves to connect with the distal prosthetic components and is
fastened to the 5R9 socket attachment block.
1.2 Combination possibilities
This prosthetic component is compatible with Ottobock's system of
modular connectors for children. Functionality with components of
other manufacturers that have compatible modular connectors has not
been tested.
2 Intended use
2.1 Environmental conditions
Storage and transport
Temperature range –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F), relative
humidity 20 % to 90 %, no mechanical vibrations or impacts
Allowable environmental conditions
Temperature range: –10 °C to +45 °C
Moisture: relative humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing
Unacceptable environmental conditions
Chemicals/liquids: fresh water, salt water, perspiration, urine,
acids, soapsuds, chlorine water
Solids: dust, sand, highly hygroscopic particles (e. g. talcum)
2.2 Indications for use
The product is intended exclusively for lower limb exoprosthetic fit­
tings.
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2.3 Area of application
Approved for a body weight up to max. 45 kg.
Approved for a body height up to max. 145 cm.
Approved for a foot size up to max. 21 cm.
2.4 Service life
This product was tested by the manufacturer with 3 million load
cycles. Depending on the user's activity level, this corresponds to a
maximum service life of 5 years.
3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or
CAUTION
injury.
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 8).
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.