Otto Bock 8E33 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 20

CAUTION
Distance to HF communication devices is too small (e.g. mobile phones, Bluetooth
devices, WiFi devices)
Injury due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis system caused by interference with internal
data communication.
Therefore, keeping the following minimum distances to these HF communication devices is
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recommended:
• Mobile phone GSM 850 / GSM 900: 0.99 m
• Mobile phone GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 / UMTS: 0.7 m
• DECT cordless phones incl. base station: 0.35 m
• WiFi (routers, access points ...): 0.22 m
• Bluetooth devices (third-party products not approved by Ottobock): 0.22 m
CAUTION
Wearing in extreme ambient temperatures
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the Axon-Bus prosthetic system.
Avoid wearing the prosthesis in areas with temperatures outside of the permissible range
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(see page 27).
4.5 Information on Use
WARNING
Operating the prosthesis near active implanted systems
Interference with active implantable systems (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, etc.) due to electro­
magnetic emissions of the prosthesis.
When operating the prosthesis in the immediate vicinity of active implantable systems,
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ensure that the minimum distances stipulated by the manufacturer of the implant are
observed.
Make sure to observe any operating conditions and safety instructions stipulated by the man­
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ufacturer of the implant.
CAUTION
Using the prosthesis with pointed or sharp objects (e.g. knives in the kitchen)
Injury due to unintentional movements.
Use extra caution when using the prosthesis for handling pointed or sharp objects.
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CAUTION
Risk of pinching between the prehensile arms/fingertips
Injury due to pinching of body parts.
Ensure that no body parts are between the prehensile arms/fingertips when using the
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product.
CAUTION
Overloading due to unusual activities
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour as a result of a malfunction.
The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities.
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These unusual activities include, for example, sports with excessive strain and/or shocks to
the wrist joint (pushups, downhill racing, mountain biking, ...) or extreme sports (free climb­
ing, paragliding, etc.).
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