Otto Bock Genium X3 3B5-3 Instructions For Use Manual page 75

CAUTION
Overheating of the hydraulic unit due to uninterrupted, increased activity (e.g. extended walking down­
hill)
> Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of switching into overheating mode.
> Burns due to touching overheated components.
► Be sure to pay attention when pulsating vibration signals start. They indicate the risk of overheating.
► As soon as these pulsating vibration signals begin, the activity level has to be reduced so the hydraulic unit
can cool down.
► Full activity may be resumed after the pulsating vibration signals stop.
► If the activity level is not reduced in spite of the pulsating vibration signals, this could lead to the hydraulic ele­
ment overheating and, in extreme cases, cause damage to the product. In this case, the product should be
inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Overloading due to unusual activities
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities. These unusual activ­
ities include, for example, extreme sports (free climbing, paragliding, etc.).
► Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but, above all, ensures
the patient's personal safety!
► If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall, etc.), then the
product must be inspected for damage immediately. If necessary, forward the product to an authorised
Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Improper mode switching
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that the patient stands securely during all switching processes.
► Inform the patient that the changed damping characteristics have to be verified after switching and feedback
from the acoustic signal emitter must be observed.
► Switching back to basic mode is mandatory once the activities in MyMode have been completed.
► If required, take the weight off the product and correct the switching.
CAUTION
Improper use of the stance function
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► Make sure that the patient is standing safely when using the stance function and checks the lock of the knee
joint before placing his/her full weight on the prosthesis.
► Inform the patient whether and in what way the stance function was configured in the adjustment software.
Information on the stance function see page 88.
CAUTION
Quickly pushing the hip forward with the prosthesis extended (e.g. serve while playing tennis)
> Falling due to unexpected activation of the swing phase.
► Note that the knee joint may flex unexpectedly when the hip is pushed forward quickly while the prosthesis is
extended.
► If the patient participates in sports where this movement pattern can occur, configure corresponding
MyModes using the adjustment software. For further information about the MyModes, see the section
'MyModes' (see page 96).
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