Locking And Unlocking The Damping Mechanism; Cleaning; Maintenance - Ottobock ProCarve Instrucciones De Uso

Cleaning

Extension (locking)
CAUTION
The prosthetic knee joint is not completely extended
Risk of falling due to the lock not being engaged
► Before using the prosthesis, always check whether the lock on the prosthetic knee joint has fully engaged.
Prerequisite: The prosthetic knee joint is flexed.
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1) Extend the prosthetic knee joint.
2) Engage the lock by pressing with the hand.
3) Check whether the prosthetic knee joint is engaged before using it.

6.2 Locking and unlocking the damping mechanism

Before walking, a blocking clip must be installed respectively on the damping mechanism of the prosthetic knee
joint and the prosthetic foot. The blocking clips have to be removed again before skiing.
Locking the damping mechanism
Prerequisite: The prosthesis is not under load.
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1) Install the knee blocking clip (black strap) on the damping mechanism of the prosthetic knee joint (see fig. 10,
see fig. 11).
2) Install the foot blocking clip (red strap) on the damping mechanism of the prosthetic foot.
Unlocking the damping mechanism
Prerequisite: The prosthesis is not under load.
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1) Remove the knee blocking clip (black strap) from the damping mechanism of the prosthetic knee joint (see
fig. 11, see fig. 10).
2) Remove the foot blocking clip (red strap) from the damping mechanism of the prosthetic foot.
7 Cleaning
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable cleaning agents or disinfectants
Impairment of functionality and damage due to incorrect cleaning agents or disinfectants
► Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
► Only disinfect the product with the approved disinfectants.
► Observe the instructions for cleaning and care.
> Recommended cleaning agent: pH neutral soap (e.g. 453H10 Derma Clean)
1) Clean the product with clear fresh water and a pH neutral soap.
2) Rinse the soap away with clear fresh water.
3) Dry the product with a soft cloth.
4) Allow to air dry in order to remove residual moisture.

8 Maintenance

CAUTION
Failure to follow the maintenance instructions
Risk of injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality and damage to the product
► Observe the following maintenance instructions.
► Following an individual period for the patient to get accustomed to the product, check the settings of the pros­
thesis and, if necessary, adapt them.
► Arrange regular maintenance intervals with the patient depending on the level of use.
► Inspect the entire prosthesis for wear during normal consultations.
► Conduct annual safety inspections.
► As part of the safety inspections, inspect the joints of the prosthesis 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.
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