3.2 General safety instructions
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.
► Based on the instructions for use of the prosthetic components, verify
that they may be combined with each other.
CAUTION
Use of a worn product and reuse on another patient
Risk of injury due to loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
► Inspect the product regularly for wear. Do not continue using a worn
product.
► Only use the product for a single patient.
CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
► Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of
heat.
NOTICE
Use under unallowable environmental conditions
Damage to product due to unallowable environmental conditions
► Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental conditions.
► If the product has been exposed to unallowable environmental condi
tions, check it for damage.
► If damage is apparent or in case of doubt, do not continue using the
product.
► Take suitable measures if required (e.g. cleaning, repair, replacement,
inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist workshop, etc.).
NOTICE
Contact with salt water or water containing chlorine as well as
abrasive substances (e.g. sand)
Damage and premature product wear and tear
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