Otto Bock Manu Neurexa 4165, Instructions For Use Manual

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1.3.2 Relative contraindication
In case of the following indications, consultation with a physician is required:
Skin­diseases­/­-injuries,­inflammatory­symptoms,­prominent­scars­that­are­
swollen,­reddened­and­feel­excessively­warm­when­touched;­Lymphatic­flow­
disorders, including unclear soft tissue swelling distant to the body area
to which the appliance will be applied; Sensory and circulatory disorders
of the arm and hand.
1.4 Safety instructions
INFORMATION
The patient is to be instructed in the proper use / care of the product.
The­initial­fitting­and­application­of­the­product­must­be­carried­out­by­
trained,­qualified­personnel­only.­The­daily­duration­of­use­and­period­
of application are dependent on medical indication by the physician.
CAUTION
Risk of injury as a result of improper use.
The product is designed
for­use­on­one­patient­only.­Parts­to­be­fitted­and­those­parts­that­come­
directly into contact with the skin can cause functional and hygienic risks
if the orthosis is used by another person.
An orthosis / support applied too tightly to the body can cause local
pressure and, in some cases, even restrict adjacent vessels or nerves.
Do not apply the product too tightly. Consult a physician immediately if
you experience unusual changes (such as increase in pain).
Improper changes to the product are not permitted.
NOTICE
Risk of damage due to incorrect environmental conditions.
This
product­is­not­flame-resistant.­Keep­the­product­away­from­flames­or­
other heat sources.
The product should not come into contact with grease or acidic agents,
unguents and lotions, as this can reduce the useful life – especially of pads.