Notes On The Safety Modes - Otto Bock C-Leg 3C98-3 Instructions For Use Manual

Safety
CAUTION
Overloading due to unusual activities
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities. These unusual activ­
ities include, for example, sports that require continuous high walking speeds (running ...) or extreme sports
(free climbing, parachuting, paragliding, etc.).
► Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but, above all, ensures
the patient's personal safety!
► If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall, etc.), then the
product must be inspected for damage immediately. If necessary, forward the product to an authorised
Ottobock Service Centre.
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
Improper use of the stance function
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► Make sure that the patient is standing safely when using the stance function and checks the lock of the knee
joint before placing his/her full weight on the prosthesis.
► Inform the patient whether and in what way the stance function was configured in the adjustment software.
Information on the stance function see Page 80.

4.9 Notes on the safety modes

CAUTION
Using the product in safety mode
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Observe the warnings/error signals (see Page 91).
CAUTION
Inability to activate safety mode due to malfunction caused by water penetration or mechanical damage
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Do not continue using the defective product.
► The product must be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Safety mode cannot be deactivated
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► If you cannot deactivate safety mode by recharging the battery, the product has a malfunction.
► Do not continue using the defective product.
► The product must be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
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