Otto Bock 50K13 Genu Arexa Instructions For Use Manual page 11

3.3.2 Relative Contraindications
The following indications require consultation with a physician: skin diseases/injuries, inflamma­
tion, prominent scars that are swollen, reddening and hyperthermia of the fitted limb; pronounced
varicose veins, especially with return flow impairment, lymphatic flow disorders, including unclear
soft tissue swelling distant to the body area to which the support will be applied; sensory and cir­
culatory disorders in the area of the legs, e.g. in case of diabetic neuropathy.
3.4 Effects
The orthosis relieves and stabilises the knee joint.
4 Safety
4.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.
4.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Use of the product on damaged skin
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs
Only use the product on healthy skin.
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CAUTION
Reuse on other persons and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs
► The product may be used by one person only.
► Clean the product regularly.
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.
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► Only use the product on a single patient.
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.
NOTICE
Contact with oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain oils or acids
Insufficient stabilisation due to loss of material functionality
► Do not expose the product to oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain oils or acids.
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