General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 50K30 Xeleton Gebrauchsanweisung

Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE

4.2 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.
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CAUTION
Breakage of the brace frame or joint due to improper shaping
Injuries caused by sharp edges, loss of function
Avoid adapting the brace repeatedly.
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Do not make any improper changes to the brace.
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Inform your patient.
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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.
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Clean the product regularly.
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NOTICE
Contact with oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain oils or acids
Insufficient stabilization due to loss of material functionality
Do not expose the product to oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain oils or acids.
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5 Handling
INFORMATION
The daily duration of use and period of application are generally determined by the physi­
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cian.
The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by qualified personnel
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according to the instructions of the treating physician.
Consult a physician if any exceptional changes are noted (such as worsening of the com­
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plaint).
5.1 Selecting the Size
1. Measure the circumference of the patient's thigh 15 cm (6") above the center of the patella
and determine the orthosis size (see size table).
2. Determine the length of the orthosis based on the patient's height (see size chart). Ottobock
recommends the long version of the orthosis for a height over 1.83 m (6 ft).
5.2 Fitting and Application
5.2.1 Adjusting the Range of Motion (Flexion/Extension)
INFORMATION
The joint stops (medial and lateral) must have identical degree settings.
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