Information On Use - Ottobock 8E51 Gebrauchsanweisung

CAUTION
Distance to HF communication devices is too small (e.g. mobile phones, Bluetooth
devices, WiFi devices)
Injury due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis system caused by interference with internal
data communication.
► Therefore, keeping the following minimum distances to these HF communication devices is
recommended:
• Mobile phone GSM 850 / GSM 900: 0.99 m
• Mobile phone GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 / UMTS: 0.7 m
• DECT cordless phones incl. base station: 0.35 m
• WiFi (routers, access points ...): 0.22 m
• Bluetooth devices (third-party products not approved by Ottobock): 0.22 m
CAUTION
Wearing in extreme ambient temperatures
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the Axon-Bus prosthetic system.
► Avoid wearing the prosthesis in areas with temperatures outside of the permissible range
(see Page 20).

4.6 Information on Use

CAUTION
Using the prosthesis with pointed or sharp objects (e.g. knives in the kitchen)
Injury due to unintentional movements.
► Use extra caution when using the prosthesis for handling pointed or sharp objects.
CAUTION
Overloading due to unusual activities
Injury due to unexpected product behaviour as a result of a malfunction.
► The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities.
These unusual activities include, for example, sports with excessive strain and/or shocks to
the wrist joint (pushups, downhill mountain biking, ...) or extreme sports (free climbing,
paragliding, etc.).
► Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
above all, ensures the patient's personal safety!
► If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall,
etc.), then the product must be inspected for damage immediately. If necessary, forward the
product to an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Mechanical stress on the product
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the prosthetic system.
► Do not subject the product to mechanical vibrations or impacts.
► Check the product for visible damage before each use.
CAUTION
Penetration of dirt and humidity into the prosthetic components
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the prosthesis system.
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