Otto Bock 8E38 8 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 29

4.4 Information on Alignment/Adjustment
CAUTION
Operator errors during the adjustment process with the adjustment software
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour.
Participation in an Ottobock product training course is required prior to initial use. Addition­
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al product training courses may become necessary to qualify for software updates.
Transfer the setting changes to the terminal device before you check the settings on the
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patient.
Use the online help which is integrated into the software.
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CAUTION
Incorrect electrode settings/electrode assignment
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour.
The electrodes are to be placed on intact skin only and with as much electrode-skin contact
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as possible. In the case of strong interference from electronic devices, the position of the
electrodes should be checked and changed if necessary. If the interference cannot be elim­
inated or if you do not achieve the expected results by adjustment or selection of the appro­
priate control programme, please contact the Ottobock branch responsible for your country.
Set the electrode sensitivity as low as possible in order to reduce interference from powerful
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electromagnetic radiation (e.g. visible or concealed theft prevention systems at the
entrance/exit of stores), metal detectors/body scanners for persons (e.g. in airports) or other
sources of strong electromagnetic interference (e.g. high-voltage lines, transmitters, trans­
former stations, computer tomographs, magnetic resonance tomographs, etc.).
Make sure that the electrode connection positions correspond to physiological opening and
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closing for the corresponding muscle groups.
CAUTION
Incorrect electrode settings due to muscle fatigue
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
Allow the patient to rest during the adjustment of the electrodes.
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CAUTION
Insufficient skin contact of the electrodes
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour as a result of uncontrolled activation of the pros­
thesis component.
The electrodes are to be placed on intact skin only and with as much electrode-skin contact
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as possible.
Make sure that skin contact of the electrodes continues to be given when carrying heavy
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loads.
► If the product cannot be controlled correctly using muscle signals, turn off the entire pros­
thesis and contact your O&P professional.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the instructions for use of all prosthesis components used
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour.
Observe the instructions for use of the prosthesis components used.
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