Unallowable environmental conditions
Mechanical vibrations or impacts
Dust, sand, highly hygroscopic particles (e.g. talcum)
2.4 Service Life
In general, all modular adapters are tested by the manufacturer for 3 million
load cycles. Depending on the patient's level of activity, this corresponds to
a service life of 3 to 5 years.
3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
3.2 General safety instructions
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 according to the section "Combination possibilities".
► Based on the instructions for use of the prosthetic components, verify
that they may be combined with each other.
CAUTION
Excessive strain on the product
Risk of injury due to breakage of load-bearing components
► Use the prosthetic components according to the classification (see
section "Area of application").
CAUTION
Exceeding the service life
Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality and damage to the
product
► Ensure that the approved service life is not exceeded (see section
"Service life").
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