Application; Indications For Use; Conditions Of Use; Indications - Otto Bock 17KO1 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Application

• Prosthetic components
Ottobock has to be contacted prior to combination with prosthetic components.
Weight restriction for the use of ankle joints
Combination with the 17LA3N=*, 17AO100=* and 17AD100=* ankle joints is permitted only in the ranges listed
below (see table).
Unilateral ankle joint
Bilateral ankle joint
3 Application

3.1 Indications for use

The product is intended solely for orthotic fittings of the lower limbs.

3.2 Conditions of use

The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities. These unusual activities
include, for example, extreme sports (free climbing, parachuting, paragliding, etc.), sports activities that involve
jumping, sudden movements or fast sequences of steps (e.g. basketball, badminton, sporty riding).
Permissible ambient conditions are described in the technical data (see Page 105).
The product is intended exclusively for use on one patient. Use of the product by another person is not approved
by the manufacturer.

3.3 Indications

• Unilateral or bilateral lower limb paresis or flaccid paralysis, e.g. due to post-polio syndrome, traumatic pares­
is, incomplete paraplegia.
• Physical prerequisites such as muscle status, joint mobility and possible axis deviations are crucial and proper
control of the orthosis must be guaranteed.
• The user must fulfil the physical and mental requirements for perceiving optical/acoustic signals and/or mech­
anical vibrations
• The existing muscle strength of the hip extensors and flexors must permit the controlled swing-through of the
limb (compensation using the hip is possible).

3.4 Contraindications

3.4.1 Absolute Contraindications

• Flexion contracture in the knee and/or hip joint in excess of 10°
• Knee varus/valgus malposition in excess of 10°
• Severe spasticity
• Body weight over 125 kg / 275 lbs

3.4.2 Relative Contraindications

• Moderate spasticity

3.5 Qualification

3.5.1 Qualification of the O&P professional
The fitting of a patient with the product may only be carried out by O&P professionals who have been authorised
with the corresponding Ottobock training.

3.5.2 Qualifications of the therapist or nursing staff

The therapists or nursing staff must be trained in handling the product. Training must be carried out by the author­
ised orthopaedic technician.
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< 85 kg
17AO100=22-T
17LA3N=16-T
17AD100=16-T
17LA3N=20-T
17AD100=20-T
85–110 kg
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17AO100=22-T
110–125 kg
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C-Brace joint unit 17KO1=*