Ottobock Genium Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 43

CAUTION
Use of unsuitable prosthetic components. If unsuitable prosthetic components are installed in the prosthesis, mal-
function of the joint and a loss of functionality due to structural failure may occur. This can cause the patient to fall.
Combine the 3B1/3B1=ST Knee Joint exclusively with adapters and feet tested by Ottobock (see Overview of the
Components, page 2).
Ottobock shall not accept liability in the event that the 3B1/3B1=ST Knee Joint is used with components other than
those Ottobock specifies (see system overview, front).
CAUTION
Changes to system components. Independent changes and/or modifications of system components may lead to
knee joint malfunction and a loss of functionality due to structural failure. This can cause the patient to fall.
• Any changes or modifications to the knee joint may limit its use.
• Opening and repairing the knee joint may only be performed by authorised Ottobock personnel and the handling
of the battery may only be carried out by Ottobock Service Centres (independent replacement is not permitted).
CAUTION
Incorrect use of the knee joint. Any kind of overloading or excessive strain as well as improper use can lead to
defects with subsequent malfunctions of the knee joint and a loss of functionality due to structural failure. This can
cause the patient to fall.
The patient must be instructed in how to handle the 3B1/3B1=ST Knee Joint properly and be informed of the patient
instructions below.
CAUTION
Improper use of the remote control. Improper use may damage the remote control. This can lead to malfunction
of the remote control and result in unexpected actions of the knee joint. This can cause the patient to fall.
Instruct the patient in how to use the remote control correctly based on the patient information (646D428=*). Advise
your patient of the following patient instructions.
CAUTION
MyMode switching with the remote control. MyMode switching using the remote control changes the damping
characteristics of the knee joint. In certain situations (e.g. under flexion load when cycling), this could cause the
patient to fall.
Instruct the patient in how to use the MyMode switching in MyModes based on the patient information (646D428=*).
Advise your patient of the following patient instructions.
CAUTION
Transport damage. Mechanical impact or stress during transportation of the knee joint such as shocks and vibra-
tions can lead to:
• Defects and resulting knee joint malfunctions;
• Defects of the battery and the hydraulic unit, resulting in leaks;
• Loss of functionality due to structural failure.
This can cause the patient to fall and/or result in skin irritation.
For the purpose of transportation, use the packaging in which the knee joint was delivered.
CAUTION
Consequences of product deterioration. Wear and tear on system components can lead to malfunction of the
knee joint. This can cause the patient to fall.
In the interest of patient safety and in order to maintain reliability and protect the warranty, the specified service
intervals must be observed.
CAUTION
Incorrect setting of the torsion moment in the torsion unit. Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product.
The marking in the centre of the torsion unit may not be turned as far as the red area or beyond the red area.
Genium - Bionic Prosthetic System Genium - Bionic Prosthetic System
Intended Use Intended Use
Ottobock | 43 Ottobock | 43