Otto Bock 8S7 Series, Instructions For Use Manual

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2.3 Safety instructions
Please forward the following safety instructions to your patients:
WARNING
Risk of accident when driving a motor vehicle.
The ability of prosthesis
users to drive a vehicle is determined on a case-by-case basis. Factors
include the type of fitting (amputation level, unilateral or bilateral, residual
limb conditions, design of the prosthesis) and the amputee‘s abilities.
All persons are required to observe their country’s national and state
driving laws when operating motor vehicles. For insurance purposes,
drivers should have their driving ability examined and approved by an
authorized test center.
For maximum safety and convenience, Ottobock recommends that, at
the very least, a specialist evaluate the need for any adaptations to the
car (such as by installing a steering fork, automatic shift). Risk-free
driving should be ensured even when the prosthesis is not functioning.
CAUTION
Risk of injury as a result of excessive strain.
The Ottobock prosthetic
components described here have been developed for activities of daily
living and must not be used for unusual activities such as extreme sports
(free climbing, paragliding etc.).
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 the Ottobock Service.
NOTICE
Damage due to incorrect environmental conditions.
Prosthetic compo-
nents must not be subjected to intense smoke, dust, vibrations, shocks
or high temperatures. Do not allow debris or liquids to get into the pros-
thesis and its components. Failure to follow these instructions can lead
to malfunctioning and damage of the prosthesis.