C-Leg compact Prosthetic System
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2.7 Safety instructions
INFORMATION
Advise your patients of the information in this section.
CAUTION
Non-observance of safety instructions.
Failure to follow the below-mentioned safety instructions can lead to a
faulty control or malfunction of the C-Leg compact and result in risk of injuries for the patient as well as damage to
the C-Leg compact.
General safety instructions
CAUTION
Alignment and adjustment error.
During alignment and adjustment of the prosthesis, errors can occur resulting
in malfunction of the joint up to loss of function due to structural failure. This can cause the patient to fall.
• Participation in an Ottobock product training course for the C-Leg compact is obligatory before the first fitting.
Additional product training courses may become necessary to qualify for fitting product updates.
• The tubes must not be shortened as that may damage the integrated strain gauges.
• During the data transfer (PC to C-Leg compact), the patient must remain standing or sitting still and the Bionic-
Link or the communication cable must not be removed.
• If the prosthesis wearer uses crutches or walking canes during adjustment, readjustment is required as soon as
he stops using these walking aids.
CAUTION
Use of inappropriate prosthetic components.
If inappropriate prosthetic components are installed in the pros-
thesis, malfunction of the joint can occur up to loss of function due to structural failure. This can cause the patient to
fall.
Combine the C-Leg compact only with adapters and feet approved by Ottobock (see component overview on the
folded front page).
CAUTION
Manipulations on system components.
Any changes or modifications you make to system components on your
own initiative can lead to malfunction of the joint up to loss of function due to structural failure. This can cause the
patient to fall.
• Any changes or modifications to the device may limit its use.
• The opening and repairing of the joint may only be performed by authorized Ottobock technicians, and the han-
dling of the battery may only be carried out by Ottobock Service Centres (exchanges are not permissible).
CAUTION
Incorrect battery charging.
Charging the battery with battery chargers that have not been approved by Ottobock
can lead to defects and result in malfunction of the joint. This can cause the patient to fall.
Advise the patient about the charging procedure and refer to the Patient Information. Advise the patient of the follow-
ing patient instructions.
CAUTION
Improper use of the joint.
Any kind of overloading or excessive strain as well as improper use can lead to defects
and result in malfunction of the joint up to loss of function due to structural failure. This can cause the patient to fall.
Advise the patient of the proper use of the C-Leg compact as well as of the following patient instructions.
CAUTION
Improper use of the remote control.
The remote control can get damaged by improper use. This can lead to
malfunction of the remote control and result in unexpected actions of the joint. This can cause the patient to fall.
Advise the patient about the proper use of the remote control and refer to the Patient Information. Advise the patient
of the following patient instructions.
