Otto Bock 8E38 8 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 41

CAUTION
Improper product care
> Injuries due to faulty control/malfunction of the product or damage to the mechanical compo­
nents
> Damage or breakage due to brittleness of plastics caused by the use of acetone, petrol or
similar solvents.
Clean the product only as described in the section "Cleaning and care" (see page 45).
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Do not clean the product under running water.
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When using a prosthetic glove, also note the instructions for use of the glove.
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CAUTION
Grasping objects with incorrect gripping forces
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour.
Note that the gripping has to be controlled manually depending on the consistency
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(soft/hard) of the object being grasped.
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 mountain biking, ...) or extreme sports (free climbing,
paragliding, etc.).
Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
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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,
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etc.), then the product must be inspected for damage immediately. If necessary, forward the
product to an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Risk of pinching between the fingertips
Injury due to pinching parts of the body.
Ensure that no body parts are between the fingertips when using the product.
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Ensure that no body parts are between the fingertips when closing the hand.
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Make sure the product is switched off for cleaning.
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CAUTION
Insufficient distance from sources of high heat
Inflammation of the product.
Do not expose the product to sources of high heat (fire, stovetop, space heater, radiator
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etc.).
Do not grasp or hold any red-hot objects with the product.
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CAUTION
Unintentional unlocking of the terminal device
Injury due to releasing the terminal device from the forearm (e.g. while carrying objects).
When connecting the hand to the prosthetic socket or components, ensure that the connec­
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tion is carried out correctly.
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