3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE
3.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Exceeding the service life and reuse on another patient
Risk of injury due to loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
Ensure that the approved service life is not exceeded.
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Only use the product on a single patient.
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CAUTION
Use under unallowable environmental conditions
Risk of injury due to damage to the product
Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental conditions.
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If the product has been exposed to unallowable environmental conditions, check it for dam
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age.
If damage is apparent or in case of doubt, do not continue using the product.
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Take suitable measures if required (e.g. cleaning, repair, replacement, inspection by the
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manufacturer or a specialist workshop etc.).
CAUTION
Excessive strain on the product
Risk of injury due to breakage of load-bearing components
Use the prosthetic components according to the MOBIS classification.
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CAUTION
Unallowable combination of prosthetic components
Risk of injury due to breakage or deformation of the product
Only combine the product with prosthetic components that are approved for that purpose.
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Based on the instructions for use of the prosthetic components, verify that they may be com
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bined with each other.
NOTICE
Mechanical damage to the product
Change in or loss of functionality due to damage
Use caution when working with the product.
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If the product is damaged, check it for proper function and readiness for use.
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In case of changes in or loss of functionality, do not continue using the product (see "Signs
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of changes in or loss of functionality during use" in this section).
Take any necessary measures (e.g. repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer's
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customer service, etc.).
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