General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 1C51 Taleo Vertical Shock Gebrauchsanweisung

3.2 General safety instructions

CAUTION
Unallowable combination of prosthetic components
Risk of injury due to breakage or deformation of the product
Only combine the product with prosthetic components that are approved for that purpose.
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► Based on the instructions for use of the prosthetic components, verify that they may be com­
bined with each other.
CAUTION
Excessive strain on the product
Risk of injury due to breakage of load-bearing components
► Use the product according to the specified area of application (see Page 17).
CAUTION
Exceeding the service life and reuse on another patient
Risk of injury due to loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
► Ensure that the approved service life is not exceeded.
► Only use the product on a single patient.
CAUTION
Mechanical damage to the product
Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality
► Use caution when working with the product.
► If the product is damaged, check it for proper function and readiness for use.
► In case of changes in or loss of functionality, do not continue using the product (see "Signs
of changes in or loss of functionality during use" in this section).
► Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's
customer service, etc.).
CAUTION
Use of an incorrect liner
Skin irritation due to vacuum on the skin
► Only use liners without a textile cover or with a partial textile cover for fittings with the Har­
mony system.
NOTICE
Mechanical overload
Impaired functionality due to mechanical damage
► Check the product for damage prior to each use.
► Do not use the product if its functionality has been impaired.
► Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's
customer service, etc.).
NOTICE
Use under unallowable environmental conditions
Damage to product due to unallowable environmental conditions
► Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental conditions.
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