3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
3.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Excessive strain on the product
Risk of injury due to breakage of load-bearing components
► Use the product according to the specified area of application (see
Page 11).
CAUTION
Unallowable combination of prosthetic components
Risk of injury due to breakage or deformation of the product
► Only combine the product with prosthetic components that are
approved for that purpose.
► Based on the instructions for use of the prosthetic components, verify
that they may be combined with each other.
CAUTION
Exceeding the service life and reuse on another patient
Risk of injury due to loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
► Ensure that the approved service life is not exceeded.
► Only use the product on a single patient.
NOTICE
Mechanical damage to the product
Change in or loss of functionality due to damage
► Use caution when working with the product.
► If the product is damaged, check it for proper function and readiness
for use.
► In case of changes in or loss of functionality, do not continue using the
product (see "Signs of changes in or loss of functionality during use" in
this section).
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