Further Information; Side Effects - Ottobock Walkstar Gebrauchsanweisung

Safety
Hazards due to fire, heat and cold
CAUTION
Extreme temperatures
Hypothermia or burns due to contact with components, failure of components
► Do not expose the product to any extreme temperatures (e.g. direct sunlight, sauna, extreme cold).
► Do not leave the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters.
Hazards due to improper use of the product
WARNING
Exceeding the service life
Serious injuries due to failure to observe the manufacturer's requirements
► Using the product beyond the specified expected service life (see Page 36) leads to increased residual risk
and should only take place subject to the due diligence and deliberations of qualified personnel.
► If the service life is reached, the user or a responsible attendant should contact the qualified personnel who
fitted the product or the manufacturer's servicing department (see inside rear cover or back page for
address). Here the user can obtain information about known risks and the current options for refurbishing the
product.
CAUTION
Use of the product during diagnostic examinations and therapeutic treatment
Impairment of the examination results or the effectiveness of treatment due to interactions of the product with
devices that are used
► Make sure that examinations and treatments are carried out exclusively under the prescribed conditions.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled driving behaviour, unexpected sounds or odours
Falling, tipping, collision with persons or nearby objects due to defects
► If any faults, defects or other hazards that can lead to personal injury are detected, the product must be taken
out of service immediately. This includes uncontrolled movements as well as sounds that are unexpected or
previously not noted or odours that deviate significantly from the state of the product at the time of delivery.
► Please contact your authorised dealer.
NOTICE
Use under incorrect environmental conditions
Damage to product due to corrosion or abrasion
► Do not use the product in salt water.
► Make sure that the wheel bearings are not damaged by sand or other particles.
NOTICE
Deformation when folded
Damage to the product, problems unfolding due to unallowable loads
► Never place heavy objects on the folded product.

4.3.1 Further information

INFORMATION
Please note that all options and add-on components will reduce the remaining load capacity.
INFORMATION
Please observe the indicated figures regarding body height and allowable user weight (see Page 37).

4.4 Side effects

The following side effects may occur during use of the product:
• Neck, muscle and joint pain
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