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Introduction Important Information
Thank you for purchasing Nabtesco ALLUX
TM
.
ALLUX
TM
is a microprocessor controlled prosthetic knee joint with four-bar linkage
which provides safe and comfortable walking through a combination of hydraulic
control and computer control.
This user's guide (hereinafter referred to as this document) was produced by
Nabtesco Corporation to ensure safe and comfortable use of ALLUX™.
This document describes matters concerning typical usage such as fitting and
walking, maintenance, trouble shooting and cautionary notes that anyone utilizing
ALLUX™ needs to know.
Introduction
ALLUX™ was designed and is manufactured for use as a prosthetic knee joint
by above-knee amputated, knee disarticulated, hip disarticulated patients. Do
not use ALLUX
TM
for any other purposes. For hip prostheses, it is recommended
to use a torsion adapter to prevent application of large torsion to ALLUX
TM
.
For the specifications for ALLUX
TM
, see 2.Product Overview.
■ Do not use ALLUX
TM
outside of the specification range. Do not
modify the main body or parts.
Doing so can cause injury or damage ALLUX
TM
.
WARNING
Important Information
Before handling ALLUX
TM
, thoroughly read this document, and sufficiently understand
the contents. Strictly observe the safety precautions stated in the document.
Cautions for handling ALLUX
TM
safely
Read this document thoroughly
Only the persons who have received ALLUX
TM
license seminar are allowed to
assemble and adjust it. If necessary, inquire your ALLUX
TM
certified prosthetist.
Qualification of assemblers and adjusters
Nabtesco Corporation (hereinafter, referred to as Nabtesco) cannot foresee all of potential
residual risks of ALLUX
TM
and risks resulting from human errors and usage environment.
Although there are a lot of instructions and prohibitions for handling ALLUX
TM
(assembling, adjusting and maintaining the prosthesis), all these matters cannot be
described in this document or on the warning labels on the body of ALLUX
TM
.
Therefore, when handling ALLUX
T M
, it is necessary not only to observe the
precautions stated in this document, but also to take safety measures necessary
for prosthesis knee joint.
Particularly important matters concerning the safe handling of ALLUX
TM
are described
below.
Intended purpose of ALLUX
TM
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