Otto Bock Meridium 1B1-2 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 52

Safety
CAUTION
Entering a room or area with strong magnetic fields (e.g. magnetic resonance tomographs, MRT (MRI)
equipment...)
> Falling due to unexpected restriction of the product's range of motion caused by metallic objects adhering to
the magnetised components.
> Irreparable damage to the product due to the effect of strong magnetic fields.
► Make sure that the patient takes off the product before entering the room or area and stores the product out­
side this room or area.
► Damage to the product caused by exposure to strong magnetic fields cannot be repaired.
CAUTION
Remaining in areas outside the allowable temperature range
Falling due to malfunction or the breakage of load-bearing product components.
► Ensure that the patient is not in areas outside the permissible temperature range (see page 74) during trial fit­
ting.
4.8 Information on Use
CAUTION
Walking up stairs
Falling due to foot placed incorrectly on stair.
► Ensure that the patient uses the handrail when walking up stairs and places most of the sole of the foot on the
stair surface. The toe plate may fold away if only the front part of the foot is placed on the edge of the stair.
► Inform the patient that particular caution is required when carrying children while walking up stairs.
CAUTION
Walking down stairs
Falling due to foot being placed incorrectly on stair as a result of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that the patient uses the handrail when walking down stairs and places most of the sole of the foot on
the stair surface. Rolling the foot over the edge of the stair is not necessary.
► Inform the patient that particular caution is required when carrying children while walking down stairs.
CAUTION
High temperature of the hydraulic unit due to uninterrupted, increased activity (e.g. extended walking
downhill)
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product caused by use in overheating mode.
► Be sure to pay attention when pulsating vibration signals start. They indicate the risk of overheating.
► As soon as these pulsating vibration signals begin, you must reduce your level of activity so the hydraulic unit
can cool down.
► Please note that the range of motion in the ankle joint is reduced as the temperature increases, and this may
ultimately result in the ankle joint being locked completely. Special caution is therefore required, especially
when walking down stairs.
► Full activity may be resumed after the pulsating vibration signals stop.
CAUTION
Improper mode switching
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that the patient stands securely during all switching processes.
► Inform the patient that the changed damping characteristics have to be verified after switching and feedback
from the acoustic signal emitter must be observed.
► Switching back to basic mode is mandatory once the activities in MyMode have been completed.
► If required, take the weight off the product and correct the switching.
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