Indications; Contraindications; Absolute Contraindications; Relative Contraindications - Otto Bock Start M4 XXL Instructions For Use Manual

Product description

The safe use of the wheelchair can only be ensured if it is used as intended in accordance with the information
contained in these instructions for use. The user is ultimately responsible for accident-free operation.

2.2 Indications

Minor to pronounced or complete restrictions of mobility and strength deficits of the lower and upper limbs, caused
for example by:
Paralysis
• Paraplegia (tetraparesis, paraparesis, hemiparesis, hemiplegia)
• Cerebral palsy
• Multiple sclerosis
• Progressive muscular dystrophy or spinal muscular atrophy
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Stroke
Loss of limbs
• Amputation in combination with severe circulatory or balance disturbances
• Amputation with insufficient weight bearing on the sound leg
• Multiple amputation
Defects or deformation of the limbs
• Dysmelia, phocomelia
• Osteogenesis imperfecta
• Scoliosis
Joint contractures or joint damage (of a significant extent, cause cannot be treated)
• Polyarthrosis, polyarthritis
• Morbus Bechterew
• Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
• Neurogenic functional disturbances
Other diseases
• Cardiac insufficiency, circulatory insufficiency
• Vestibular disorders
• Cachexia

2.3 Contraindications

2.3.1 Absolute Contraindications

There are no known contraindications given proper use.

2.3.2 Relative Contraindications

There are no known contraindications given proper use.
In certain versions and with certain settings, the wheelchair tends to tip backwards due to its design. This is an
intentional feature designed to enable users with the corresponding physical prerequisites to manoeuvre quickly
and nimbly. Users lacking the necessary physical or psychological prerequisites must not be supplied with such
versions/settings!
3 Product description

3.1 Function

The wheelchair is intended exclusively for transporting one person on the seat.
The wheelchair can be used on solid ground both indoors and outdoors.
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