Otto Bock 3R93, Instructions For Use Manual

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The 3R93 Modular Friction Brake Knee Joint with Lock is
not
suitable for patients with:
• Hip disarticulation;
• Hemipelvectomy;
• Bilateral amputation.
2.3 Safety Instructions
Please make your patients aware of the following safety instructions:
CAUTION
Risk of falling as a result of excessive strain.
The Otto Bock prosthetic components described
here have been developed for prosthesis wearers with Mobility Grades 1 and 2 and must not
be used by prosthesis wearers with higher mobility grades. Otherwise, malfunctions of the joint
can occur which may result in breakage of load-bearing or functionally relevant parts. This can
cause the patient to fall.
Careful handling of the prosthesis and its components not only increases their service life but,
above all, ensures the patient's safety.
Should prosthetic components be subjected to unusual stresses (such as a fall), immediately
contact your prosthetist and have the components inspected for any damage. If necessary, the
responsible prosthetist will pass the prosthesis on to Otto Bock Service.
CAUTION
Malfunctions caused by using inappropriate prosthetic components.
The 3R93 Knee Joint
may only be combined with prosthetic components intended for the use with it.
CAUTION
Risk of falling due to incorrect environmental conditions.
Using the knee joint in incorrect
environmental conditions can lead to malfunctions of the joint up to loss of functionality due to
structural failure. This can cause the patient to fall.
Prosthetic components must not be exposed to corrosive elements such as fresh water, salt
water and acids. Penetration of liquids, dust, sand, etc. as well as the use of the knee joint at
places with excessive ambient moisture must be avoided.
CAUTION
Risk of pinching in the flexion range area of the joint.
It must be explicitly pointed out to the
prosthesis wearer that there must not be any fingers/body parts in this area when flexing the joint.
NOTICE
Risk of damage due to incorrect environmental conditions.
Prosthetic components must not
be exposed to corrosive elements such as fresh water, salt water and acids. Penetration of
liquids, dust, sand, etc. as well as the use of the knee joint at places with excessive ambient
moisture must be avoided.
Using this medical device in such environmental conditions will render all claims against Otto
Bock HealthCare null and void.