General Information; Preface; Intended Use; Field Of Application - Otto Bock Motus Instructions For Use Manual

1 General Information

1.1 Preface

Thank you for choosing the MOTUS manual wheelchair. This wheelchair was created to provide families,
therapists and suppliers with the information they need to assemble and operate this product. Before
using the Motus, it is essential that you read the "Safety Instructions", Chapter 2, as well as "Delivery /
Preparing the Wheelchair for Use", Chapter 3.
If have any further questions or comments regarding your new Motus, please contact the Otto Bock
Customer Service department in the US at 800.328.4058, or in Canada at 800.665.3327.
Options and Accessories, Chapter 5, describes various additional Motus components, which can
expand its field of application and improve user comfort. Chapter 6, "Adjustment / Assembly Information"
provides an overview of the ways the wheelchair can be customized to your unique requirements. The
model as described in these Instructions for Use is subject to technical changes without notice.

1.2 Intended Use

The Motus manual wheelchair is designed solely for individual indoor and outdoor use by persons
who are unable to walk or who have a walking impediment. It can be operated by the patient or by a
caregiver.
The Motus manual wheelchair may only be combined with the options mentioned in these Instructions for
Use. Otto Bock assumes no liability for use with other medical products and/or accessories from other
manufacturers, or for any products outside of the modular system.

1.3 Field of Application

The versatility and modular design of the Motus make it suitable for patients who have walking
impediments or walking inabilities due to:
• Palsies / paralysis (paraplegia, quadraplegia)
• Loss of limbs (lower limb amputation)
• Defective or deformed limbs
• Joint contractures or defects
• Muscle and nerve disorders
• Diseases such as cardiac or circulatory insufficiency, balance disorders or cachexia, as well as for
geriatric patients who still have usable residual strength in the upper limbs.
The Motus was specially designed for individuals who are able to independently move in a wheelchair.
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