Ottobock Genu Therma Tendon Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 10

3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of Warning Symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
3.2 General Safety Instructions
CAUTION
Using the product without following the instructions for use
Deteriorating health condition and damage to the product because of fail­
ure to follow the safety information
► Observe the safety information in these instructions for use.
► Make the patient aware of all safety instructions marked with "Inform
the patient".
CAUTION
Use of a product with neoprene
Allergic reactions due to neoprene or heat allergies
► Do not wear products with neoprene for more than 3 – 4 hours without
interruption (unless explicitly instructed otherwise by the doctor).
► Do not use the product in case of a known neoprene or heat allergy.
► Inform the patient.
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Injuries (e.g. burns) caused by melting of the material
► Keep the product away from open flame, embers and other sources of
heat.
► Inform the patient.
CAUTION
Reuse on other patients and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with
germs
► Only use the product for a single patient.
► Clean the product regularly.
► Inform the patient.
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