Otto Bock 8E70 Series Instructions For Use Manual page 12

CAUTION
Signs of wear on the product
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product
► In the interest of patient safety and in order to maintain operating reliability, the terminal
device has to be inspected by an authorised Ottobock Service Centre in case of noticeable
restrictions of functionality.
Note that the functionality of the terminal device may be limited if the battery charge level
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gets too low.
CAUTION
Use of a damaged product
Injury due to loss of product functionality.
Prior to use, conduct an external visual inspection to verify that all parts of the product are
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undamaged.
In case of damage, have the product repaired promptly.
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CAUTION
Penetration of product with dirt and humidity
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour or malfunction.
Ensure that neither solid particles nor liquids can penetrate into the product.
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CAUTION
Independent manipulation of the product or product components
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product due to manipulation
Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are
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not permitted.
Opening and repairing the product and any damaged components, and removing the back
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of the hand, is reserved exclusively for authorised, qualified Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Insufficient skin contact of the electrodes
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
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
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should be checked and changed if necessary.
If the interference cannot be eliminated or if you do not achieve the expected results by
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adjustment or selection of the appropriate control programme, please contact the Ottobock
branch responsible for your country.
CAUTION
Prosthesis use when battery charge level is too low
Injury due to unexpected prosthesis behaviour
Check the current charge level before use and charge the prosthesis if required.
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Note that the operating time of the prosthesis may be reduced at low ambient temperatures
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or due to ageing of the battery.
Note that the actions/reactions of the terminal device become slower when the battery
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voltage gets very low.
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