Doffing The Prosthesis; Legal Information - Ottobock 4R180 Harmony P4 Instrucciones De Uso

6.2 Doffing the prosthesis

1) Unroll the sealing sleeve from the thigh onto the prosthetic socket.
2) Doff the residual limb and liner out of the prosthetic socket.
7 Cleaning
7.1 Cleaning the prosthetic socket
► Clean the product with a damp, soft cloth and then let it dry.
7.2 Cleaning the liner
► Clean the liner as described in the liner instructions for use.
7.3 Cleaning the vacuum pump
For qualified personnel: cleaning with compressed air
► With compressed air, carefully blow through the hole in the prosthetic socket to remove dirt in
the vacuum pump and one-way valve.
For qualified personnel: flushing with distilled water
1) Remove all distal prosthetic components.
2) Fill the prosthetic socket with approx. 60 ml distilled water.
3) Place a towel on the floor or a table and set the vacuum pump onto it.
4) Run the vacuum pump until the water has been pumped through.
5) Install the distal prosthetic components as described in their instructions for use.
For users: cleaning in the course of use
If the vacuum pump no longer generates a sufficient vacuum and no O&P professional can be
reached, the vacuum pump can be rinsed with a small amount of water.
1) Moisten a nylon sheath with distilled water.
2) Position the nylon sheath in the prosthetic socket.
3) Don the prosthesis and use it as normal. The vacuum pump draws the water through the hole
in the bottom of the socket.
4) Contact the O&P professional to set an inspection date.
8 Maintenance
► A visual inspection and functional test of the prosthetic components should be performed
after the first 30 days of use.
► Inspect the entire prosthesis for wear during normal consultations.
► Conduct annual safety inspections.
► Perform a visual inspection of the elastomer bar annually and replace it if needed.

9 Legal information

All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary
accordingly.
9.1 Liability
The manufacturer will only assume liability if the product is used in accordance with the descrip­
tions and instructions provided in this document. The manufacturer will not assume liability for
damage caused by disregarding the information in this document, particularly due to improper
use or unauthorised modification of the product.
9.2 CE conformity
This product meets the requirements of the European Directive 93/42/EEC for medical devices.
This product has been classified as a class I device according to the classification criteria out­
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