Otto Bock Varos Testset, Instructions For Use Manual

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Regularly check the socket, Boa cable, Boa dials, socket brim pad and fabric or plastic
adhesive strips for wear and tear or damage.
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If components are damaged or a Boa cable is torn, the socket has to be repaired by quali­
fied personnel.
CAUTION
Reuse on another patient and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs.
► The product should only be used on the patient for whom it was fitted.
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If the product is to be used on another patient, it first has to be cleaned with a damp cloth
and mild detergent (e.g. 453H10=1 Ottobock DermaClean) and disinfected.
► If a surface disinfection process using an alcohol-based disinfectant without additional addit­
ives, for example "Terallin liquid", is used for disinfection, the application instructions and
safety notices of the disinfectant manufacturer have to be observed.
4 Fabricating a check socket with the Varos test set
Required tools
For the required tools to fabricate the check socket, see the instructions for use for the 5A60=*
Varos.
A trial fitting with a Varos check socket has to be carried out to determine the suitability of the
potential user.
The check socket can be fabricated in a few steps using the Varos test set. With the check sock­
et, the fit, pressure distribution in the socket, handling and gait pattern can be observed. The
application of a check socket with various socket lengths is recommended.
None of the components are permanently modified (e.g. shortened) at the time of applying the
check socket.
4.1 Design
The test set consists of the following components: