Intended Use - Otto Bock 8E38 8 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Opening: At constant speed as long as the OPEN side of the switch is activated. The hand
then remains open.
Closing: At constant speed as long as the CLOSE side of the switch is activated.
Open
Signal via the switch
Speed: Constant
2.2.1.6 Program 6: Double Channel Control
Control with: One electrode
In this program, the hand is opened with a fast and strong signal and closed with a slow, gentle
signal.
Open
Fast, strong electrode signal
Speed: Constant

3 Intended use

3.1 Indications for use
The product is to be used exclusively for exoprosthetic fittings of the upper limbs.
3.2 Conditions of use
The product is intended exclusively for use on one user. Use of the product by another person is
not approved by the manufacturer.
The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities. These
unusual activities include, for example, sports which involve excessive strain and/or shocks to the
wrist joint (pushups, downhill racing, mountain biking, ...) or extreme sports (free climbing,
paragliding, etc.). Furthermore, the product should not be used to operate motor vehicles, heavy
equipment (e.g. construction machines), industrial machines or motor-driven equipment.
Permissible ambient conditions are described in the technical data (see page 46).
3.3 Indications
• Amputation level below-elbow, above-elbow and shoulder disarticulation
• For unilateral or bilateral amputation
• Dysmelia of the forearm or upper arm
• The user must be able to understand usage instructions and safety notices and put them into
practice.
• The user must fulfil the physical and mental requirements for perceiving optical/acoustic sig­
nals and/or mechanical vibrations
3.4 Contraindications
• All conditions which contradict or go beyond the specifications listed in the section on
"Safety" and "Indications for use".
3.5 Qualification
The fitting of a patient with the product may only be carried out by O&P professionals who have
been authorised with the corresponding Ottobock training.
Close
Signal via the switch
Gripping force: Depending on the duration of
the signal
Speed: Constant
Close
Slow, gentle electrode signal
Gripping force: Depending on the duration of
the signal
Speed: Constant
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