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NK6 Symphony Knee van Nabtesco, distributeur Loth Fabenim B.V.

NK6 Symphony Knee User’s Guide - For Users

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Safety Precautions

1

DO NOT use for a

person who weighs 

over 125 kg.

NK-6 Symphony was tested for 3 

million walking cycles with load 

of 125kg which corresponds to 

the average working distance 

within about 3 years. We will not 

assume liability for ageing or 

damage of the product. If used to 

a person who weighs over 

125 kg, damage of parts may 

occur, leading to a fail. This, 

however, does not preclude 

loading and unloading of 

baggage, etc. occurring in daily 

life.

Specific condition: For persons on 

a high activity level and persons 

wearing a hip prosthesis, the 

weight limit shall be 100 kg.

PROHIBITION

DO NOT place the 

hand behind the 

knee when flexing 

the knee.

DO NOT touch the 

knee when 

extending it.

Never attempt to 

disassemble or  

modify the knee 

joint.

Your hand can be caught, thereby 

causing injury.

Parts may be damaged, thereby

causing a fall.

PROHIBITION

PROHIBITION

Never attempt to

heat or put in a fire

Risk of fire or explosion.

PROHIBITION

Summary of Contents for Symphony NK-6

Page 1: ...NK6 Symphony Knee User s Guide for Users Distributeur...

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Page 3: ...the NK 6 Symphony This product is a prosthetic knee joint which ensures high stability of stance and excellent ability to respond to the walking speed through unique 6 bar linkage system and hydraulic...

Page 4: ...range Do not modify the main body or parts Doing so can cause injury or damage NK 6 Symphony WARNING Cautions for handling NK 6 Symphony safely Nabtesco Corporation hereinafter referred to as Nabtesc...

Page 5: ...s incident related to NK 6 Symphony please report it to the manufacturer contact information on the back cover and the competent authority in your country Read this document thoroughly Before handling...

Page 6: ...cuments including this document by any means copying or recording on electronic media without our prior authorization When you have questions about the copyright of this document for copy or reference...

Page 7: ...al Principle 13 3 Before Use 14 3 1 How to Activate the Stance Flexion Function 14 3 2 Procedures for Operating the Selective Lock Optional Function 15 3 3 Precautions for Operating the Selective Lock...

Page 8: ...gh active user over 100kg Use for any sports which give high impact on the knee 1 2 Definition of Symbols Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or seri...

Page 9: ...discontinue use and contact your local sales representative dealer MANDATORY ACTION MANDATORY ACTION Improper use can cause a fall or injury We do not warrant the product against damage caused by use...

Page 10: ...kg damage of parts may occur leading to a fail This however does not preclude loading and unloading of baggage etc occurring in daily life Specific condition For persons on a high activity level and...

Page 11: ...h place DO NOT place it against something in an unstable state The product may drop or fall down thereby causing damage to parts PROHIBITION Instructions for storage DO NOT leave the product in a plac...

Page 12: ...than 20 C The lubricant and rubber parts may harden thereby causing failure PROHIBITION Instructions for use DO NOT contact liquids such as water salt water chlorinated water soapy water gel soap body...

Page 13: ...an be chosen at the user s option Model NK 6 L NK 6SH L 2 2 Operational Principle The geometric self locking system reliably functions while the prosthesis is in contact with the floor thus preventing...

Page 14: ...the toe as shown in the right figure the lock is released Fig 3 Differences in the Self Lock function depending on floor reaction force Until getting used to use the product place your weight on the...

Page 15: ...the lock mode on or off However the lock switch cannot be operated while the knee is flexed The joint can be locked when the knee is fully extended Locking procedure As shown in Fig 4 slide the lock s...

Page 16: ...with the cover fitted VOORZICHTIG CAUTION To operate the selective lock slide the switch surely to the position shown in Fig 4 A click will sound Although the lock can be activated before the position...

Page 17: ...rt of the hydraulic cylinder causing serious injury When standing up from a chair never place the hand on the knee Fingers can be caught between the knee plate and the front link causing serious injur...

Page 18: ...Wiping Off Dirt on the Surface If necessary wipe the surface with a soft cloth moistened with fresh water Make sure that no moisture or lint from the cloth remains after wiping Rust and lint caught in...

Page 19: ...n the extension side of the hydraulic cylinder is not tightened excessively Contact your prosthetist The self lock is not released unintentionally thereby causing sticking Check if smooth heel to toe...

Page 20: ...Lock o o Total Length 197 mm 191 mm A ref measurement 14 mm 14 5 mm B ref measurement 156 mm 156 mm Weight 920 g 970 g 960 g 1010 g Max Knee Flexion Angle 170 Material Titanium Aluminum Max Body Weigh...

Page 21: ...gh stability of stance and Stance Flexion function The 6 bar linkage using the p MRS system identifies floor reaction force positions and controls the knee stability The Stance Flexion feature will re...

Page 22: ...ion of material Remarks 1 Alignment block Metal Pyramid type titanium alloy Screw head type iron alloy 2 Lever Metal Aluminum alloy 3 Knee plate Metal Aluminum alloy 4 Knee cover Plastic Refer to each...

Page 23: ...ny Knee User s Guide For Users 23 Disposal 6 1 Alignment block 2 Lever 3 Knee plate 4 Knee cover 5 Front link 6 Verbinding vooraan 7 Hydraulic cylinder 8 Front link cover Base bracket cover 9 Base lin...

Page 24: ...ox Symbol Definition Legal manufacturer Medical device Serial number Made date Item number Global Trade Item Number Authorized representative for EU countries The maximum and minimum temperatures for...

Page 25: ...gular ground both indoors and around the home K3 Level MOB3 User can handle most environmental barriers and can walk at different speeds In addition to simple walking he she can do light work and exer...

Page 26: ...31 30 27 11 045 Email sales lothfabenim nl www lothfabenim nl Manufacture Authorized representative for EU countries PROTEOR SAS 6 rue de la Redoute 21850 Saint Apollinaire France Tel 33 38 078 4242 F...

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