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7.0 Appendix
7.1 Usage, safety, warnings and precautions
The i-limb
®
hand is intended to be used by individuals
with upper limb loss or deficiency.
The i-limb
®
hand should be serviced annually by touch
bionics.
The hand serial number consists of a letter followed by
four numbers. It is located proximal to the base of the
thumb. For extra small hands or those with a flexion
wrist, the hand serial number is located within the chas-
sis.
Fig. 26: i-limb hand serial number
i-limb
®
hand
The end user is the intended operator of the device, and
is responsible for its use.
Do not use without an approved cover.
Do not use under water.
Do not use to operate heavy/industrial machinery.
Do not use with machinery with moving parts that may
cause personal injury or damage.
Users must comply with local regulations on the opera-
tion of automobiles, aircraft, sailing vessels of any kind
and any other motorized vehicle or device.
Do not use for extreme activities that may cause injury
to a natural hand.
Do not expose to excessive moisture, liquid, dust, vibra-
tion or shock.
Do not expose to high temperatures.
Do not expose to flames.
Do not use or expose to explosive atmospheres.
Do not disassemble componentry or modify in any way.
Do not service or perform maintenance on the equip-
ment.
Electrode may contain nickel.
Maintenance, repairs and upgrades may only be
performed by qualified Touch Bionics technicians and
technical partners.
Do not use with a damaged cover.
Damaged covers must be replaced or repaired by a
qualified Touch Bionics technician or technical partner.
Only approved Touch Bionics accessories and tooling
may be used.
Do not use an i-limb
®
device to operate your mobile
device whilst the mobile device is connected to a mains
outlet, as this can affect EMG signal.
Dispose of equipment in accordance with US, European
or local regulations. Alternatively, it can be returned to
touch bionics for disposal.
Batteries
Only touch bionics batteries should be used with this
device.
Internal batteries must not be replaced by the end user.
Batteries are to be replaced annually by service person-
nel.
Do not bend or exert excessive pressure on the battery.
Do not pierce the battery.
Do not disassemble.
Do not expose to high temperatures.
Do not incinerate batteries.
Do not alter battery terminal wires.
Do not short circuit the battery.
Do not store batteries inside a vehicle.
Dispose of batteries in accordance with US, European or
local regulations.
Only use the appropriate Touch Bionics charger to
charge Touch Bionics batteries.
If the battery has visibly ballooned or swelled:
• discontinue the charging process immediately
• disconnect the battery
• remove to a safe area
• leave and observe for 15 minutes
• replace with new battery
• do not re-use
• dispose of any leaking batteries in an appropriate
manner
If it is expected that the prosthesis will not be used for a
prolonged period of time, it is advisable to remove the
battery from the prosthesis.
