Safety; Explanation Of Warning Symbols; Structure Of The Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Otto Bock C-Brace Gebrauchsanweisung

limb should be checked periodically for areas of excessive pressure. If excessive pressure is
observed, the orthopaedic technician should be seen as soon as possible.

4 Safety

4.1 Explanation of warning symbols

Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
WARNING
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.

4.2 Structure of the safety instructions

CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instruc­
tions. Consequences are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
> E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
► This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert
the hazard.

4.3 General safety instructions

CAUTION
Independent manipulations of the leg orthosis
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are
not permitted.
The battery may only be handled by Ottobock authorised, qualified personnel (no replace­
►
ment by the user).
► The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised,
qualified Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Danger when empty battery mode is activated
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
Obtain instruction about the selected damping behaviour in empty battery mode.
►
► You must have the necessary muscular and cognitive abilities to control a freely moving knee
joint without stance phase locking.
► You can switch back to basic mode from empty battery mode by charging the product.
► Observe the error signals (see Page 65).
CAUTION
Signs of wear on the product
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
► In the interest of the patient's safety and in order to maintain operating reliability, the product
should be serviced at regular intervals.
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