4.2 Maintenance instructions
Note:
In general, all Ottobock modular adapters have been tested for three
million load cycles. Depending on the amputee's activity this corresponds
to a service life of three to five years. We recommend carrying out yearly
safety checks.
5 Legal information
All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country
of use and may vary accordingly.
5.1 Liability
The manufacturer will only assume liability if the product is used in accor-
dance with the descriptions and instructions provided in this document.
The manufacturer will not assume liability for damage caused by disregard
of this document, particularly due to improper use or unauthorised modi-
fication of the product.
5.2 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 outlined in Annex IX of the directive.
The declaration of conformity was therefore created by the manufacturer
with sole responsibility according to Annex VII of the directive.
5.3 Warranty
The manufacturer warrants this device from the date of purchase. The
warranty covers defects that can be proven to be a direct result of flaws
in the material, production or construction and that are reported to the
manufacturer within the warranty period.
Further information on the warranty terms and conditions can be obtained
from the competent manufacturer distribution company.
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