Otto Bock Empower 1A1-1 Instructions For Use Manual page 25

Environments with high levels electric/magnetic power (e.g. electricity generators, transformers, high-performance radio fre­
quency transmitters, electromagnetic high-performance transmitters)
2.4 Service life
Prosthetic foot
This prosthetic component has been load tested by the manufacturer according to ISO 10328. Maximum service
life is 5 years.
The service life can be individually extended depending on the intensity of use by making use of regular service
inspections.
Battery, footshell, protective sock
The product is a wear part, which means it is subject to normal wear and tear.
3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
WARNING
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
3.2 General safety instructions
WARNING
Operation of motor vehicles
Risk of accidents due to restricted body function
► Observe the applicable legal and insurance regulations for the operation of motor vehicles and have your driv­
ing ability examined and certified by an authorised agency.
CAUTION
Unintentional activation of the relief function
Faulty operation of appliances/machines due to unintentional lowering of the prosthetic foot
► Turn the prosthetic foot off and bring it into a neutral position prior to operating control elements (e.g. vehicle
pedals) in a sitting position.
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
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 24).
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 conditions, 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.).
Empower 1A1-1
Safety
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