3.2 General Safety Instructions
CAUTION
Using the product without following the instructions for use
Deteriorating health condition and damage to the product because of failure to follow the safety
information
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Observe the safety information in these instructions for use.
Make the patient aware of all safety instructions marked with "Inform the patient".
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CAUTION
Excessive strain on the product
Fall due to breakage of load-bearing components
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Use the prosthesis components according to the MOBIS classification (see section "Area of
Application").
Inform the patient.
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CAUTION
Unallowable combination of prosthesis components
Fall due to breakage or deformation of the product
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Only combine the product with prosthesis components that are approved according to the
section "Combination Possibilities".
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Based on the instructions for use of the prosthesis components, verify that they may be com
bined with each other.
CAUTION
Use under unallowable environmental conditions
Fall due to damaged product
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Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental conditions (see section "Environ
mental Conditions").
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If the product has been exposed to unallowable environmental conditions, check it for dam
age.
If damage is apparent or in case of doubt, do not continue using the product.
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Take suitable measures if required (e. g. cleaning, repair, replacement, inspection by the
manufacturer or a specialist workshop etc.).
Inform the patient.
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CAUTION
Exceeding the service life
Fall due to change in or loss of functionality and damage to the product
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Ensure that the approved service life is not exceeded (see section "Service Life").
Inform the patient.
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CAUTION
Reuse on another patient
Fall due to loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
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Only use the product for a single patient.
Inform the patient.
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