Use; Information For Use - Otto Bock Dynion 3R85 Instructions For Use Manual

8 Use

INFORMATION
Provide the information in the subsections of this section to the patient.
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8.1 Information for use

CAUTION
Overheating of the hydraulics due to increased activity (e.g. extended walking downhill)
Burns, injuries caused by falling due to changes in functionality and damage to prosthetic com­
ponents
INFORMATION: If the hydraulics overheat, the stance phase flexion resistance can no
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longer be deactivated.
Take note of this change in functionality during increased activity, and reduce all activities
immediately in this case to allow the overheated product components to cool down.
Do not touch overheated product components.
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If the changes in functionality persist after the hydraulics cool down, have the product
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checked by authorised qualified personnel.
► CAUTION! Avoid all unsafe movements that unintentionally deactivate the stance phase flex­
ion resistance.
► CAUTION! In case of functional limitations, lock the prosthetic knee joint immediately and
have it inspected by qualified personnel.
NOTICE
Mechanical overload
Impaired functionality due to mechanical damage
Check the product for damage prior to each use.
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Do not use the product if its functionality has been impaired.
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Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's
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customer service, etc.).
INFORMATION
Leak in the product's hydraulic system
Environmental damage due to leaking hydraulic oil
Before each use, check the product for leaking hydraulic oil.
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In case of leaks, do not continue using the product and have it repaired promptly.
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INFORMATION
The hydraulic oil heats up during use of the product. Storage at temperatures around the freez­
ing point or lower can lead to changes in functionality due to the cold hydraulic oil.
If the hydraulic oil is cold, flex and extend the product several times to warm the hydraulic oil
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before walking.
Lock
CAUTION
Using the lock
Falling due to non-activation or unintentional deactivation of the lock
Each time after activating and deactivating the lock, carefully check the proper functioning of
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the prosthesis.
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