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specific indications, complications can occur in individual cases. This may restrict your ability to
wear the prosthesis.
Residual Limb Treatment and Hygiene
Caring for your residual limb on a daily basis is essential. Washing your residual limb with skin-
friendly soap can prevent skin problems. Use special care products such as Derma Prevent,
Derma Repair and Derma Clean.
Volume Fluctuations
As a prosthesis wearer, you should pay special attention to your weight since any fluctuations will
have a direct impact on the fit of your prosthesis. Minor volume fluctuations over the course of the
day are normal and can be balanced with residual limb socks. To avoid major swelling of your
residual limb, it is advisable to dress the residual limb with compression material when you are
not wearing a prosthesis (e.g. compression shrinker sock, standard liner, or elastic bandages).To
avoid swelling of your residual limb when you are not wearing the prosthesis, it is important to
compress the residual limb by applying a compression sock, standard liner or residual limb band­
ages.
If you have additional questions regarding volume fluctuations, please consult your doctor or
prosthetist.
5 Safety
5.1 Explanation of warning symbols
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.
5.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and risk of product damage
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To avoid the risk of pinching, do not reach into the joint mechanism.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.
NOTICE!
Risk of product damage and limited functionality
►
Do not expose the product to prohibited environmental conditions (see instructions for use of
the individual components).
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Check the product for damage if it has been exposed to prohibited environmental conditions.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or in a questionable condition. Take suitable meas­
ures (e.g. cleaning, repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist work­
shop).
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Use the product carefully and as intended.
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Do not make any changes to the product.
► Check the product for damage and readiness for use prior to each use.
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Do not use the product if its functionality is restricted. Take suitable measures (e.g. cleaning,
repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist workshop).