Foreword; Intended Use; Indications For Use; Indications - Otto Bock Start B2 Instructions For Use Manual

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1 Foreword

INFORMATION
Last update: 2019-10-28
► Please read this document carefully before using the product.
► Follow the safety instructions to avoid injuries and damage to the product.
► Instruct the user in the proper and safe use of the product.
► Please keep this document in a safe place.
INFORMATION
► New information regarding product safety and product recalls as well as the declaration of conformity can be
obtained at oa@ottobock.com or from the manufacturer's service department (see inside or outside of rear
cover for addresses).
► You can request this document as a PDF file at oa@ottobock.com or from the manufacturer's service depart­
ment (see inside or outside of rear cover for addresses). The PDF file can also be displayed in a larger size.
► Report all serious incidents that have occurred in connection with the product, both to the manufacturer (see
rear cover for contact information) and to the relevant authority in your country.
► For further questions about the instructions for use, please contact the qualified personnel who issued the
product to you.
All users must be instructed in the use of the product by qualified personnel with the aid of these instructions
for use.
Attendants (persons who operate and push the product) must also be instructed in the use of the product by
qualified personnel with the aid of these instructions for use.
In case of questions or problems, please consult the qualified personnel that adapted the product or the manu­
facturer's service (see inside back cover or back page for addresses).
The product may be combined only with the options listed here. The manufacturer assumes no liability for com­
binations with third-party medical devices and/or accessories not included in the modular system. Please also
observe the information in the section "Liability".
Service and repairs to the product may only be carried out by qualified personnel. If you have any problems,
please contact your specialist dealer. This ensures that any necessary repairs will be made exclusively with
Ottobock spare parts.
Your product may differ from the models shown. In particular, not all the options described in these instruc­
tions for use will be installed on your product.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical changes to the model described in these instructions for
use.

2 Intended use

2.1 Indications for use

The wheelchair is intended solely for everyday indoor and outdoor use by people who are unable to walk or have a
walking impediment and for operation by the patient or another person.
The product is suitable for users whose anatomy (such as body dimensions and weight) permits the intended use
of the product.
The wheelchair may only be used with the options listed on the product order form.
Ottobock assumes no liability for combinations with medical devices and/or accessories from other manufacturers
not included in the modular system.
Combinations based on a combination agreement that have been evaluated for effectiveness and safety are an
exception to this.
The safe use of the wheelchair can only be ensured if it is used as intended in accordance with the information
contained in these instructions for use. The user is ultimately responsible for accident-free operation.

2.2 Indications

Minor to pronounced or complete restrictions of mobility and strength deficits of the lower and upper limbs, caused
for example by:
Paralysis
Paraplegia (tetraparesis, paraparesis, hemiparesis, hemiplegia)
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