Information For Use - Ottobock 7E8 Instrucciones De Uso

8 Use

8.1 Information for use

NOTICE
Mechanical overload
Impaired functionality due to mechanical damage
► Check the product for damage prior to each use.
► Do not use the product if its functionality has been impaired.
► Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspec­
tion by the manufacturer's customer service, etc.).
8.2 Cleaning
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning agents or disinfectants
Impairment of functionality and damage due to incorrect cleaning
agents or disinfectants
► Clean the product only according to the instructions given in this
section.
► For the prosthesis, observe the cleaning instructions for all pros­
thetic components.
Cleaning light soiling
1) Clean the product with a damp, soft cloth.
2) Dry the product with a soft cloth.
3) Allow to air dry in order to remove residual moisture.
Cleaning heavier soiling
> Required materials: cleaning cloth, 634A58 isopropyl alcohol,
soft cloth
► NOTICE! Verify material compatibility. Do not remove lubricant
from bearing points.
► Clean the product with a cleaning cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
► Dry the product with a cloth.
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Cleaning with Disinfectants
Required materials: colourless, alcohol-free disinfectant (verify
>
material compatibility!), soft cloth
► Disinfect the product with the disinfectant.
► Dry the product with a cloth.
► Allow to air dry in order to remove residual moisture.
9 Maintenance
CAUTION
Failure to follow the maintenance instructions
Risk of injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality and dam­
age to the product
► Observe the following maintenance instructions.
► NOTICE! Repair work must be performed exclusively by the man­
ufacturer's technical service.
► Arrange regular maintenance intervals with the patient depending
on the level of use.
► Following an individual period for the patient to get accustomed
to the prosthesis, check the settings of the prosthetic joint and
adapt them to the patient's requirements again as needed.
► The prosthetic components should be inspected after the first 30
days of use.
► Inspect the entire prosthesis for wear during normal consulta­
tions.
► Perform a safety inspection every 3 months.
► As part of the safety inspections, inspect the prosthetic joint for
wear and proper functionality. Special attention should be paid to
movement resistance, bearings and abnormal noises. Full flexion
and extension must be ensured at all times. Readjust as required.