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3 Areas of Application and Usage Restrictions
Your prosthesis serves as a functional and cosmetic replacement for the amputated limb and
enables you to grasp, hold, and carry objects.
The use of your prosthesis and the performance you will be able to achieve depends on your indi
vidual diagnosis, the residual limb conditions and your mobility grade. Please consult your doctor
regarding the daily duration of use and potential therapeutic measures (e.g. occupational therapy
or physical therapy) to improve your performance.
In general, you should not experience too much discomfort when wearing your prosthesis.
Excessive pressure can lead to complications.
4 Medical and Therapeutic Aspects
As a general rule, leisure activities involving movement and special physiotherapy are recommen
ded in order to maintain and improve the functionality of the residual limb. Please discuss all
measures for maintaining and improving residual limb functionality as well as residual limb treat
ment and hygiene with your doctor. Depending on your 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
A consistently good fit of the socket of your prosthesis and good electrode contact can only be
maintained if your residual limb volume remains constant. Please wear your prosthesis regularly.
Minor volume fluctuations over the course of the day are normal.
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.
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Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.
NOTICE!
Risk of product damage and limited functionality
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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.