General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 504 Ankle Support Gebrauchsanweisung

3.2 General safety instructions

CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of
heat.
CAUTION
Reuse on other persons and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with
germs
► The product may be used by one person only.
► Clean the product regularly.
NOTICE
Improper use and changes
Change in or loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
► Use this product with care and only for its intended purpose.
► Do not make any improper changes to the product.
NOTICE
Contact with oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain oils
or acids
Insufficient stabilisation due to loss of material functionality
► Do not expose the product to oils, salves, lotions or other products that
contain oils or acids.
4 Handling
INFORMATION
► The daily duration of use and period of application are generally
determined by the physician.
► The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by
qualified personnel.
► Instruct the patient in the handling and care of the product.
► Instruct the patient to see a physician immediately if any exceptional
changes are noted (e.g. worsening of the complaint).
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