Otto Bock Axon-Bus, Instructions For Use Manual

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Finger Abduction/Adduction
By spreading the fingers, a flat, thin object (< 3 mm / < 0.12 inch) can be
held between the fingertips when closing the hand.
8E600 Axon Hook
The gripping component consists of two hooks ("hook tips"), one hook being fixed and the
second hook movable. Objects can be grasped by opening and closing the hook tips.
2.3 Combination possibilities
This product is to be combined exclusively with components in the Axon-Bus prosthetic system.
Components of the Ottobock MyoBock system or components from other manufacturers cannot
be used with this product.
3 Intended use
3.1 Indications for use
The Axon-Bus prosthetic system is to be used
exclusively
for exoprosthetic fittings of the upper
limbs.
3.2 Conditions of use
The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for unusual activities. These
unusual activities include, for example, sports which involve excessive strain and/or shocks to the
wrist joint (pushups, downhill racing, mountain biking, ...) or extreme sports (free climbing,
paragliding, etc.). Furthermore, the product should not be used to operate motor vehicles, heavy
equipment (e.g. construction machines), industrial machines or motor-driven equipment.
The product is intended
exclusively for use on one user. Use of the product by another person is
not approved by the manufacturer.
Permissible ambient conditions are described in the technical data (see page 39).
3.3 Indications
• Amputation level transradial and transhumeral
• For unilateral or bilateral amputation
• Dysmelia of the forearm or upper arm
• The user must be able to understand usage instructions and safety notices and put them into
practice.
• The user must fulfil the physical and mental requirements for perceiving optical/acoustic sig­
nals and/or mechanical vibrations
3.4 Contraindications
• All conditions which contradict or go beyond the specifications listed in the section on
"Safety" and "Indications for use".
3.5 Qualification
The fitting of a user with the product may only be carried out by O&P professionals who have
been authorised through the corresponding Ottobock training.
4 Safety
4.1 Explanation of warning symbols
WARNING
Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.