Otto Bock Meridium 1B1-2 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 48

Safety
CAUTION
Independent manipulation of the product and the components
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are not permitted.
► The battery may only be handled by authorised, qualified Ottobock personnel (no replacement by the user).
► The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised, qualified
Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress on the product
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
► Check the product for visible damage before each use.
CAUTION
Use of the product when battery charge level is too low
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping behaviour.
► Check the current charge level before use and charge the prosthesis if required.
► Note that the operating time of the product may be reduced at low ambient temperatures or due to ageing of
the battery.
CAUTION
Penetration of liquids into the product
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
► When the footshell is intact, the product is protected against splashed water from all directions. However, it is
not protected against submersion, jets of water and steam.
► If water has penetrated the product, remove the footshell and allow both components to dry. The product
must be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Center.
► If salt water has penetrated the prosthesis, the footshell must be removed immediately. The product must be
inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Center.
► Do not use the product for bathing prostheses.
CAUTION
Overloading due to unusual activities
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities. These unusual activ­
ities include, for example, sports with excessive impact load (tennis, basketball, running, ...) or extreme sports
(free climbing, paragliding, etc.).
► Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but, 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, etc.), then the
product must be inspected for damage immediately. If necessary, forward the product to an authorised
Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress during transport
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as a result of a malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► Only use the transport packaging for transportation.
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