Structure Of The Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 12K41 Gebrauchsanweisung (Benutzer

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 instructions. 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

WARNING
Non-observance of safety notices
Personal injury/damage to the product due to using the product in certain situations.
► Observe the safety notices and the stated precautions in this accompanying document.
WARNING
Operating the product near active implanted systems
Interference with active implantable systems (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, etc.) due to electromagnetic interfer­
ence of the product.
► When operating the product in the immediate vicinity of active implantable systems, ensure that the minimum
distances stipulated by the manufacturer of the implant are observed.
► Make sure to observe any operating conditions and safety instructions stipulated by the manufacturer of the
implant.
WARNING
Use of the product while operating a vehicle or machinery
> Risk of accident due to unexpected behaviour of the product.
> Risk of injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
► Applicable national legal regulations must be complied with when operating vehicles of any kind or when
operating machinery with the product.
► Have your driving ability examined and verified by an authorised test centre.
► Switch off the product before driving.
INFORMATION
The ability of prosthesis wearers to operate a vehicle is determined on a case-by-case basis. Criteria include the
type of fitting (amputation level, unilateral or bilateral, residual limb conditions, prosthesis design) and the
amputee's individual abilities.
CAUTION
Changing prosthetic components when switched on
Risk of injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the prosthesis solution.
► Remove the rechargeable battery from the battery receptacle or switch off the prosthesis solution before chan­
ging prosthetic components (such as the terminal device).
► The 12K50=* ErgoArm can be locked and unlocked by means of the mechanical pull cable even when it is
switched off.
12K41, 12K42, 12K44, 12K50
Safety
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