Otto Bock Genium X3 Instructions For Use Manual page 11

► The knee joint and AXON tube adapter are waterproof and resistant to corrosion. The knee
joint and AXON tube adapter can be operated in fresh and salt water. Do not use the knee
joint under extreme conditions like diving or jumping into the water. The knee joint and
AXON tube adapter are designed for underwater use.
► After contact with water, hold the prosthesis with the sole of the foot facing up until the water
has drained from the knee joint and AXON tube adapter.
► After using the knee joint in a salt water environment, remove the protective cover and rinse
knee joint, AXON tube adapter and protector with fresh water. Dry the knee joint and com­
ponents with a lint-free cloth and allow the components to fully air dry.
► Should the knee joint or AXON tube adapter come into contact with solutions other than
fresh or salt water, remove the protective cover. Rinse knee joint, AXON tube adapter and
protective cover with fresh water and let them dry.
The knee joint and the AXON tube adapter are not protected against the penetration of jets
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of water and steam.
► If water gets into the electronics, the knee joint must be inspected by an authorised
Ottobock Service Centre. Your prosthetist is the contact person.
CAUTION
Use of the product without protector or with damaged protector
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
► If the protector has been removed, ensure prior to the next use of the product that the pro­
tector has been properly installed.
► Using the product with a damaged protector or without the protector is not permitted.
► Using the product with a foam cover is not possible, since the protector would have to be
removed for this purpose.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress during transport
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as a 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.
► Only use the transport packaging for transportation.
CAUTION
Signs of wear on system components
Falling due to damage or malfunction of the product.
► In the interest of the user's own safety and in order to maintain the operational reliability and
the validity of the warranty, the specified service intervals must be observed.
NOTICE
Improper product care
Damage to the product due to the use of incorrect cleaning agents.
► Clean the product with a damp cloth only (fresh water).
► Only use fresh water with a temperature of no more than 65°C for cleaning.
► If dirt cannot be removed, the product has to be sent to an authorised Ottobock Service
Centre. Your prosthetist is the contact person.
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