Otto Bock DynamicArm Plus Instructions For Use Manual page 40

Safety
CAUTION
Independent user manipulation of system components
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
► Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are not permitted.
► The battery may only be handled by Ottobock authorised, qualified personnel (no replacement by the user).
► The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised, qualified
Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable prosthetic components
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour.
► Use the product only in combination with components listed in the section "Combination Possibilities" (see
page 38).
CAUTION
Improper use
Injury due to loss of product functionality.
► Instruct the patient in the proper use of the product.
CAUTION
Manual unlocking of elbow lock under load
Injury by release of elbow lock under load.
► Particular caution should be exercised when unlocking the elbow lock while lifting heavy loads.
► Be careful when unlocking the lock under such conditions due to the possibility of injury.
CAUTION
Proximity to sources of strong magnetic or electrical interference (e.g. theft prevention systems, metal
detectors)
Injury due to unexpected behaviour of the product caused by interference with internal data communication.
► Avoid remaining in the vicinity of visible or concealed theft prevention systems at the entrance/exit of stores,
metal detectors/body scanners for persons (e.g. in airports) or other sources of strong magnetic and electric­
al interference (e.g. high-voltage lines, transmitters, transformer stations, computer tomographs, magnetic
resonance tomographs, etc.).
► When walking through theft prevention systems, body scanners or metal detectors, watch for unexpected
behaviour of the product.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress on the prosthesis
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the prosthesis.
► Do not subject the prosthesis to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
► Check the prosthesis for visible damage before each use.
CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and humidity into the product
Risk of injury due to unexpected product behaviour or malfunction.
► Ensure that neither solid particles nor liquids can penetrate into the product.
► Do not expose the product, and especially the elbow joint, to dripping or splashing water.
► Wear the product, and especially the elbow joint, under suitably resistant clothing in the rain.
CAUTION
Changing prosthetic components when switched on
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the prosthetic components.
► Before changing prosthetic components (e.g. terminal device) switch the product off.
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