General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 8E33 Serie Instrucciones De Uso

4.3 General safety instructions

WARNING
Operating a vehicle with the prosthesis
Accidents due to unexpected actions of the prosthesis.
The prosthesis should not be used for the operation of motor vehicles and heavy equipment
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(e.g. construction machines).
WARNING
Operating machines with the prosthesis
Injury due to unexpected actions of the prosthesis.
► The prosthesis should not be used for the operation of industrial machines or motor-driven
equipment.
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.
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.
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► 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
Charging the prosthesis without taking it off
Risk of electric shock due to defects in the power supply unit or in the battery charger.
► For safety reasons, remove the prosthesis prior to charging it.
CAUTION
Independent manipulation of the product
Injury due to product damage or malfunction.
► Manipulations to the product other than the tasks described in these instructions for use are
not permitted.
► The product and any damaged components may only be opened and repaired by authorised,
qualified Ottobock personnel.
CAUTION
Signs of wear to system components
Injury due to faulty control or malfunction of the product.
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