Explanation Of Symbols; Safety Instructions - Ottobock C-Leg Serie Información Para El Usuario

INFORMATION
This patient information was last updated on 04/12/2012.

Explanation of Symbols

Warnings regarding possible risks of severe accident or injury.
WARNING
Warnings regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
C‑Leg – The Microprocessor‑Controlled Knee Joint System from Otto Bock
Dear C-Leg User!
Your lower limb prosthesis includes a high-quality knee joint system that offers you new functional possibilities
and increases wearing comfort. To help you get the most from your system, we would like to introduce you
to some of its technical features.
INFORMATION
Please follow your prosthetist's directions and read the safety instructions carefully.
The C-Leg is to be used exclusively for the exoprosthetic fitting of amputations of the lower limb.

Safety Instructions

CAUTION
Non‑observance of safety instructions. Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to faulty control
or malfunction of the C-Leg and result in risk of injuries.
CAUTION
Switching between modes with the remote control. The remote control can be used to initiate different ac-
tions. As a result the damping behaviour of the joint will change. In certain situations, this can cause you to fall.
In the case that you have mistakenly selected an unwanted action with the remote control (vibration or sound
signal), unweight the C-Leg and select a new command.
CAUTION
Risk of falling when climbing stairs. On stairs, always use the banister or handrail. When walking down
stairs, the prosthetic foot should always be placed on the step so that the heel and posterior half of the foot
contact the tread surface; the forefoot may extend beyond the riser to make knee flexion easier.
Stop walking on stairs immediately whenever the sound warning beeps. Make careful tests to verify if the
stance phase stabilisation is active (see Section "Important User Instructions").
Pay attention to the vibration and sound warnings (beeps) of the C-Leg.
Special caution is required when walking downstairs while carrying children.
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