Otto Bock Genium 3B1-2, Instructions For Use Manual

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► Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
above all, ensures your personal safety!
► If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall,
etc.), then the product must be inspected for damage immediately by a prosthetist. If neces­
sary, the prosthetist will forward the product to an authorised Ottobock Service Centre.
CAUTION
Improper mode switching
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that you stand securely during all switching processes.
► Verify the changed damping characteristics after switching and observe the feedback from
the acoustic signal emitter.
► Switch back to basic mode once the activities in MyMode have been completed.
► Take the weight off the product and correct the switching, if required.
CAUTION
Improper use of the stance function
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► Make sure that you are standing safely when using the stance function and check the lock of
the knee joint before placing your full weight on the prosthesis.
► Make sure you have been instructed in the proper use of the stance function by a prosthetist
or therapist. Information on the stance function see Page 72.
CAUTION
Quickly pushing the hip forward with the prosthesis extended (e.g. serve while playing
tennis)
> Falling due to unexpected activation of the swing phase.
► Note that the knee joint may flex unexpectedly when the hip is pushed forward quickly while
the prosthesis is extended.
► Therefore, familiarise yourself with swing phase activation in such situations under secure
conditions (e.g. while holding on to parallel bars) and with the instruction of trained, quali­
fied personnel.
► For sports where this movement pattern may occur, use a corresponding pre-configured
MyMode. For further information about the MyModes, see the section 'MyModes' (see
Page 83).
5.8 Notes on the safety modes
CAUTION
Using the product in safety mode
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► The warnings/error signals (see Page 93) have to be observed.
► Particular caution is necessary when using a bicycle without a freewheel (with a fixed gear).
CAUTION
Safety mode cannot be activated due to malfunction caused by water penetration or
mechanical damage
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Do not continue using the defective product.