Otto Bock 2R8 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 8

Prohibited environmental conditions
Solids: highly hygroscopic particles (e.g. talcum), dust in high con­
centrations (e.g. construction site), intensive contact with sand
Chemicals/liquids: salt water, perspiration, urine, acids, continu­
ous use in liquid media
2R31*
Allowable environmental conditions
Temperature range: –10 °C to +45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F)
Chemicals/liquids: fresh water, salt water, perspiration, urine,
soapsuds, chlorine water
Moisture: Submersion: max. 1 h in 3 m depth, relative humidity: no
restrictions
Solids: Dust, occasional contact with sand
Clean the product after contact with humidity/chemic­
als/solids, in order to avoid increased wear and damage
(Cleaning).
Unallowable environmental conditions
Solids: Highly hygroscopic particles (e.g. talcum), continuous con­
tact with sand
Chemicals/liquids: Acids, continuous use in liquid media
2.4 Lifetime
This product was tested by the manufacturer with 3 million load
cycles. Depending on the user's activity level, this corresponds to a
maximum lifetime of 5 years.
3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or
CAUTION
injury.
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3.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and risk of product damage
► Comply with the product's field of application and do not expose
it to excessive strain (see page 7).
► Note the combination possibilities/combination exclusions in the
instructions for use of the products.
► Do not expose the product to prohibited environmental condi­
tions.
► Check the product for damage if it has been exposed to prohib­
ited environmental conditions.
► Do not use the product if it is damaged or in a questionable con­
dition. Take suitable measures (e.g. cleaning, repair, replace­
ment, inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist workshop).
► To avoid the risk of injury and product damage, do not use the
product beyond the tested lifetime.
► To avoid the risk of injury and product damage, only use the
product for a single patient.
► To prevent mechanical damage, use caution when working with
the product.
► If you suspect the product is damaged, check it for proper func­
tion and readiness for use.
► Do not use the product if its functionality is restricted. Take suit­
able measures (e.g. cleaning, repair, replacement, inspection by
the manufacturer or a specialist workshop).
Signs of changes in or loss of functionality during use
Among other factors, changes in functionality can be indicated by an
altered gait pattern, a change in the positioning of the prosthetic com­
ponents relative to each other and by the development of noises.