Explanation Of Warning Symbols; Structure Of The Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 8E500 Instrucciones De Uso

The prosthesis is intended exclusively for use on one patient. Use of the product by another per­
son is not approved by the manufacturer.
Permissible ambient conditions are described in the technical data (see Page 24).
3.4 Qualification
Fitting a patient with the 8E500 Michelangelo Hand may only be carried out by CPOs who have
been authorised by Ottobock after completion of a corresponding training course.
4 Safety

4.1 Explanation of warning symbols

Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
WARNING
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.

4.2 Structure of the safety instructions

CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instruc­
tions. Consequences are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
> E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
► This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert
the hazard.

4.3 General safety instructions

WARNING
Use of damaged power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger
Risk of electric shock due to contact with exposed, live components.
► Do not open the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger.
► Do not expose the power supply unit, adapter plug or battery charger to extreme loading
conditions.
► Immediately replace damaged power supply units, adapter plugs or battery chargers.
WARNING
Operating the prosthetic system near active implanted systems
Interference with active implantable systems (e.g., pacemaker, defibrillator, etc.) due to electro­
magnetic interference of the prosthetic system.
► When operating the prosthetic system in the immediate vicinity of active implantable sys­
tems, ensure that the minimum distances stipulated by the manufacturer of the implant are
observed.
► Make sure to observe any operating conditions and safety instructions stipulated by the man­
ufacturer of the implant.
CAUTION
Independent manipulation of the product
Injury due to malfunction and resulting unexpected prosthesis actions.
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