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6.3 Donning the Prosthesis
Your Ottobock team instructed you in how to don the prosthesis. The following donning tech­
nique is well proven:
1) Make preparations such as putting on trousers and the shoe while seated.
2) It is best to stand up in order to don the prosthesis.
3) Open the pelvic socket just wide enough to enter with the amputated side.
4) Smooth your underwear or residual limb sock to avoid wrinkles and thus prevent pressure
sores and chafing.
5) Tighten the closure straps one after the other. Ensure that your skin does not get pinched.
6) Lift the prosthesis with your body as if you were taking a step.
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This allows you to verify that the pelvic socket is positioned correctly. It must not slip or con­
fine the body.
Remove the prosthesis if it does not fit properly. Try donning the prosthesis again. Contact your
prosthetist in case of any problems.
6.4 Wearing of the Prosthesis
WARNING
Operation of motor vehicles
Risk of accidents due to restricted body function
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Observe the applicable legal and insurance regulations for the operation of motor vehicles
and have your driving ability examined and certified by an authorised agency.
CAUTION
Excessive strain on load-bearing components
Injuries due to breakage of load-bearing components
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Sports activities are only permitted after consultation with your doctor or prosthetist / orthot­
ist.
► If the product has been exposed to extreme strain (e.g. due to falling), take any necessary
measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's customer service
etc.).
An energy-saving and natural gait requires a functional prosthesis. Please consult your prosthetist
if you experience any problems despite correct handling.
6.5 Doffing of the Prosthesis
1) Release the closure straps.
2) Open the pelvic socket and slide the amputated side out of the prosthesis.
7 Cleaning and Care
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning agents or disinfectants
Impairment of functionality and damage due to incorrect cleaning agents or disinfectants
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Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
► Only disinfect the product with the approved disinfectants.
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Observe the instructions for cleaning and care.
Your prosthesis, especially the interior of the pelvic socket, requires regular cleaning.
Prosthesis
Cleaning with a damp cloth will generally be sufficient. Ottobock recommends Derma Clean to
disinfect the prosthesis. Clean any plastic surfaces with water and skin-friendly soap. Dry the
cleaned areas thoroughly. Do not place the prosthesis on a radiator or other heat source. Ensure