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

Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE

4.2 Structure of the safety instructions

WARNING
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 the event of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in the event of failure to observe the hazard
This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert
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the hazard.

4.3 General safety instructions

WARNING
Non-observance of safety notices
Personal injury/damage to the product due to using the product in certain situations.
Observe the safety notices and the stated precautions in this accompanying document.
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WARNING
Use of the product near active implanted systems
The product's magnetic field can interfere with active implanted systems (e.g. pacemakers,
defibrillators etc.).
When using the product in the immediate vicinity of active implanted systems, ensure that
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the minimum distances stipulated by the manufacturer of the implant are observed.
Make sure to observe any operating conditions and safety instructions stipulated by the man­
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ufacturer of the implant.
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
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not permitted.
The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired or replaced
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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.
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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.
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