– Use the
ARTROMOT
®
-H only in
accordance with the Physician
prescription and Setup and Operation
Manual. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the device and/or personal
injury.
– Position the device in
a comfortable
and
secure position
. Ensure that the
device is stable through its full range
of motion.
– The device should not be used in the
presence of flammable anesthetics.
Do not use the device near exposed
flames, while smoking or near exten-
sive heat. Make sure that the device
is not exposed to water or extreme
temperatures.
– When in
doubt regarding the correct
setting and programming
, interrupt
the therapy immediately.
– Check the device and contact
Customer service at ORMED
GmbH & Co. KG if necessary.
– Movement must always be
free of
pain
and
irritation.
– The patient must be
fully conscious
when being instructed and using the
device.
– To prevent potential physical injury,
such as strangulation and choking
hazards, keep the device away from
children or individuals with mental or
physical conditions that preclude the
safe use of the device.
– If the
patients cannot operate the
hand controller
, such as paralyzed
persons or those who have had
operations on both shoulders, spe-
cialists must constantly supervise
treatment.
– The doctor or therapist must decide
on a case-to-case basis whether the
device can be used with the particular
patient.
– Make sure that the characteristic
values of your power supply corre-
spond to the voltage and frequency
data indicated on the ID plate.
– Unless using the device, turn the
device off and unplug the power
supply.
– Only authorized staff may
perform
repairs and maintenance
as the
manufacturer’s warranty and
liability
would otherwise be invalidated
.
– Check all of the components at least
once per year to see if there is any
damage or loose connections.
– Before cleaning and repairs, make
sure the mains plug has been dis-
connected.
–
Do not pour cleaning solution
directly onto the device
. This may
allow fluids to enter the device and
cause electrical problems, or wash
lubricants away from running compo-
nents, reducing the life span of the
device.
– Select the location for the device
and device components (controller,
straps, cables and power supply)
to prevent a tripping hazard during
use or storage.
– Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers
and all parts of the body away from
moving components of the device.
– Softgoods are
for single patient use
only
.
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