3.3 Combination possibilities
CAUTION
Failure to observe the manufacturer requirements regarding combination possibilities
Injuries, malfunctions or product damage due to unallowable combination of prosthesis com
ponents
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Based on the instructions for use of all prosthetic components used, verify that they may be
combined with each other and are approved for the patient's field of application.
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Contact the manufacturer with questions.
INFORMATION
In a prosthesis, all prosthetic components have to meet the patient's requirements regarding the
amputation level, body weight, activity level, environmental conditions and field of application.
3.4 Environmental conditions
CAUTION
Use under unallowable environmental conditions
Fall due to damaged product
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Do not expose the product to unallowable environmental conditions (see the table "Unallow
able environmental conditions" in this section).
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If the product was exposed to unallowable environmental conditions, take suitable steps
(e.g. cleaning, repair, replacement, inspection by the manufacturer or a specialist workshop
etc.).
Allowable environmental conditions
Use
Temperature range: –10 °C – +45 °C
Transportation and storage
Temperature range: -20 °C – +60 °C
Relative humidity: ≤100%
Air pressure: 750 mbar
(1)
: elevation approx. 2500 m = min. aircraft cabin pressure
(2)
: sea level
Miscellaneous
Penetration of particles:
Particles of cosmetics
Unallowable environmental conditions
Not waterproof
Not corrosion-resistant
Penetration of particles
Dust, sand, highly hygroscopic particles (e.g. talcum)
Transportation and storage
Mechanical vibrations or impacts
(1)
(2)
– 1013 mbar
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