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7 Disposal

In some jurisdictions it is not permissible to dispose of these products with unsorted household waste.
Disposal that is not in accordance with the regulations of your country may have a detrimental impact on
health and the environment. Please observe the instructions of your national authority pertaining to return
and collection.

8 Legal information

All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary accordingly.

8.1 Liability

The manufacturer will only assume liability if the product is used in accordance with the descriptions and instruc­
tions provided in this document. The manufacturer will not assume liability for damage caused by disregarding the
information in this document, particularly due to improper use or unauthorised modification of the product.

8.2 CE conformity

The product meets the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2017/745

on medical devices. The CE declaration of con­

formity can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
This product meets the requirements of the European Directive 1999/5/EC for radio equipment and telecommunic­
ations  terminal  equipment.  The  conformity  assessment  was  drawn  up  by  the  manufacturer  in  accordance  with
Annex III of the directive.
The product meets the requirements of the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain haz­
ardous substances in electrical and electronic devices.

8.3 Warranty

The manufacturer warrants this device from the date of purchase. The warranty covers defects that can be proven
to be a direct result of flaws in the material, production or construction and that are reported to the manufacturer
within the warranty period.
Further information on the warranty terms and conditions can be obtained from the competent manufacturer distri­
bution company.

8.4 Trademarks

All  product  names  mentioned  in  this  document  are  subject  without  restriction  to  the  respective  applicable  trade­
mark laws and are the property of the respective owners.
All brands, trade names or company names may be registered trademarks and are the property of the respective
owners.
Should trademarks used in this document fail to be explicitly identified as such, this does not justify the conclusion
that the denotation in question is free of third-party rights.

9 Symbols Used

Legal manufacturer

Declaration of conformity according to the applicable European directives

Serial number

For indoor use only

Non-ionising radiation

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Disposal

1A1-2 Empower

Summary of Contents for 1A1-2 Empower

Page 1: ...Instructions for use user 2 1A1 2 Empower...

Page 2: ...2 Empower is an electronically controlled prosthetic foot with an actively driven ankle joint The prosthetic foot simulates the function of the calf musculature and Achilles tendon for the toe off at...

Page 3: ...uct in environments with high levels of electric magnetic power e g electricity generators transformers high performance radio trans mitters magnetic high performance transmitters 2 3 Service life Pro...

Page 4: ...of functionality during use in this section Take any necessary measures e g repair replacement inspection by the manufacturer s customer service etc CAUTION Reaching into the area of the joint mechani...

Page 5: ...he battery is fully charged the battery life during normal use is up to 8 h Ottobock recommends charging the battery daily Charging the battery before it is drained has a positive impact on its servic...

Page 6: ...every five seconds Indicates a battery fault Take the battery out of the battery charger and do not use it again Contact your O P professional LED to indicate the charging status on the battery charge...

Page 7: ...mbling Always use the handrail when walking on stairs Note the product specific information for walking on stairs Walking on stairs with the Empower should be practised The toe off provides support wh...

Page 8: ...The conformity assessment was drawn up by the manufacturer in accordance with Annex III of the directive The product meets the requirements of the RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU on the restriction of the...

Page 9: ...t Class II Electrical device Please note the instructions for use Polarity Humidity limits for storage transport Temperature limits for storage transport IP Ingress protection classification 9 1A1 2 E...

Page 10: ...10 1A1 2 Empower...

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Page 12: ...ck SE Co KGaA Max N der Stra e 15 37115 Duderstadt Germany T 49 5527 848 0 F 49 5527 848 3360 healthcare ottobock de www ottobock com This product and the use thereof may be covered by one or more of...

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