Intended Use; Indications For Use; Conditions Of Use; Contraindications - Otto Bock AxonArm Ergo 12K501 Series Instructions For Use Manual

Intended use

The product has a load capacity of up to 230 N in the locked state with a forearm lever length of 305 mm. The lock
will slip under higher loads.
Mechanical release
With the product switched off or when the battery is drained, the elbow can be manually unlocked and locked
again with a slight pull on the unlock cable. In this way, the forearm can be brought into the desired position.
Mechanical release can also take place under load.
Electronic release
Locking and unlocking is controlled by myoelectric electrode signals or a switch. These control devices have to be
connected to the 13E500 AxonMaster. See the corresponding instructions for use for further information on control
devices and control programs.
Control of the electronic lock
Myoelectric control of the electronic lock can be realised in the following ways:
• One long co-contraction on channel 1 and 2 of the AxonMaster releases or engages the lock.
• A short co-contraction switches the grip of the terminal device.
• An impulse on channel 3 of the AxonMaster releases or engages the lock.
3 Intended use

3.1 Indications for use

The product is intended exclusively for upper limb exoprosthetic fittings.

3.2 Conditions of use

The product is designed for use by unilateral or bilateral amputees.
The product is intended exclusively for use on adults.
The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities. These unusual activities
include, for example, extreme sports (free climbing, parachuting, paragliding, etc.).

3.3 Contraindications

• All conditions which contradict or go beyond the specifications listed in the section on "Safety" and "Indica­
tions for use".

3.4 Qualification

The fitting of a patient with the product may only be carried out by O&P professionals who have been authorised
with the corresponding Ottobock training.

4 Safety

4.1 Explanation of warning symbols

Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE

4.2 Structure of the safety instructions

CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instructions. Consequences
are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
> E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
► This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert the hazard.
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