Safety Instructions - Otto Bock 8360 Manual

2.1.2 Relative Contraindications
In case of the following indications, consultation with a physician is required:
Skin diseases/injuries, inflammatory symptoms, prominent scars on body
parts to which the support is to be applied that are swollen, reddened and
feel excessively warm; lymphatic flow disorders, including unclear soft tis-
sue swelling distant to the body area to which the support is to be applied;
sensory and circulatory disorders.

3 Safety Instructions

INFORMATION
The patient is to be instructed in the proper use/care of the product.
The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by
trained, qualified personnel only. The daily duration of use and period
of application are dependent on medical indication by the physician.
CAUTION
Risk of injury as a result of improper use. The product is designed for
use on one patient only. For hygienic reasons, stockings are always to
be worn under the orthosis.
An orthosis/support applied too tightly to the body can cause local pres-
sure and, in some cases, even restrict adjacent vessels or nerves. Do
not apply the product too tightly. Consult a physician immediately if you
experience unusual changes (such as increase in pain).
Improper changes to the product are not permitted.
CAUTION
Risks due to high temperatures. When an orthosis gets into contact
with great heat for a longer time (e.g. longer exposure to cigarette em-
bers), the orthosis' material can melt and cause burns on the patient's
skin. Keep away from all sources of ignition, especially lit cigarettes.
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