Maintenance - Otto Bock Dynion 3R85 Instructions For Use Manual

9 Maintenance

CAUTION
Failure to follow the maintenance instructions
Risk of injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality and damage to the product
Observe the following maintenance instructions.
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► NOTICE! Do not lubricate and grease the prosthetic joint.
► NOTICE! Repair work must be performed exclusively by manufacturer service.
► Arrange regular maintenance intervals with the patient depending on the level of use.
► Following an individual period for the patient to get accustomed to the prosthesis, check the
settings of the prosthetic joint and adapt them to the patient's requirements again as needed.
► The prosthetic components should be inspected after the first 30 days of use.
► Inspect the entire prosthesis for wear during normal consultations.
► Conduct annual safety inspections.
► As part of the safety inspections, inspect the prosthetic joint for wear and proper functionality.
Special attention must be paid to the movement resistance, switching threshold, bearing
points and development of unusual noises. Full flexion and extension must always be ensured.
Make adjustments as needed.
► After using the product in salt water, check it closely for salt residues and signs of corrosion
(e.g. set screws).
► Check all product functions to ensure they work reliably (especially the locking function, activ­
ated and deactivated cycling mode, flexion and extension, and the switching threshold).
► In case of functional limitations and damage, send the product to the manufacturer's service
department.
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