Structure Of The Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 5A60-Varos Gebrauchsanweisung

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 instruc­
tions. 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

CAUTION
Non-observance of safety instructions
Personal injury/damage to the product due to using the product in certain situations.
► Observe the safety instructions and the stated precautions in this accompanying document.
CAUTION
Independent manipulation of system components
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are
not permitted.
► The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired or replaced
by qualified personnel.
CAUTION
Mechanical overload during transportation
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Only use the transport packaging for transportation.
CAUTION
Mechanical overloading of the product
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
Do not subject the product to excessively strong mechanical vibrations or impacts.
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► Check the product for visible damage before each use.
CAUTION
Signs of wear on system components
Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components or malfunction of the product.
► Annual safety inspections have to be carried out in the interest of the patient's safety and in
order to maintain operational reliability.
CAUTION
Reuse on another patient and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs.
► The product should only be used on the patient for whom it was fitted.
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