Otto Bock 2C3-1 Instructions For Use Manual page 7

3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or
CAUTION
injury.
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
3.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Improper combination of prosthetic components
Risk of injury due to breakage or deformation of the product
► Only combine the product with prosthetic components that are
approved for that purpose.
► Based on the instructions for use of the prosthetic components,
verify that they may be combined with each other.
CAUTION
Use of a worn product and reuse on another patient
Risk of injury due to loss of functionality as well as damage to the
product
► Inspect the product regularly for wear. Do not continue using a
worn product.
► Only use the product for a single patient.
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other
sources of heat.
NOTICE
Use under unallowable environmental conditions
Damage to product due to unallowable environmental conditions
► Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental condi­
tions.
► If the product has been exposed to unallowable environmental
conditions, check it for damage.
► If damage is apparent or in case of doubt, do not continue using
the product.
► Take suitable measures if required (e.g. cleaning, repair,
replacement, inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist
workshop, etc.).
NOTICE
Contact with salt water or water containing chlorine as well as
abrasive substances (e.g. sand)
Damage and premature product wear and tear
► Promptly clean the product following any contact with the sub­
stances identified above.
NOTICE
Mechanical damage to the product
Change in or loss of functionality due to damage
► Use caution when working with the product.
► If the product is damaged, check it for proper function and readi­
ness for use.
► In case of changes in or loss of functionality, do not continue
using the product (see "Signs of changes in or loss of functional­
ity during use" in this section).
► Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspec­
tion by the manufacturer's customer service, etc.).
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