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3.4 Contraindications
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All conditions which contradict or go beyond the specifications listed in the section on
"Safety" and "Indications for use".
3.5 Qualification
The product may be fitted only by qualified personnel authorised by Ottobock after completing the
corresponding training.
Only valid for the products 3B5-2/3B5-2=ST
If the product is to be connected to an osseointegrated implant system, the qualified personnel
must also be authorised for the connection to the osseointegrated implant system.
4 Safety
4.1 Explanation of warning symbols
WARNING
Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
NOTICE
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
4.2 Structure of the safety instructions
CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instruc
tions. Consequences are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
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E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
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E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
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This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert
the hazard.
4.3 General safety instructions
WARNING
Non-observance of safety notices
Personal injury/damage to the product due to using the product in certain situations.
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Observe the safety notices and the stated precautions in this accompanying document.
WARNING
Using the prosthesis while operating a vehicle
Accident due to unexpected behaviour of the prosthesis because of changed damping beha
viour.
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All users are required to observe their country’s national and state driving laws when operat
ing vehicles with a prosthesis. For insurance purposes, drivers should have their driving
ability examined and approved by an authorised test centre.
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Observe national legal regulations for retrofitting your vehicle in accordance with the type of
fitting.
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The leg on which the prosthesis is worn may not be used to control the vehicle or its peri
pheral components (e.g. clutch pedal, brake pedal, gas pedal, etc.).