3 Safety
3.1 Explanation of warning symbols
Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
NOTICE
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
3.2 General safety instructions
CAUTION
Reuse on another patient
Risk of injury due to loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
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Only use the product for a single patient.
CAUTION
Excessive strain on the product
Risk of injury due to breakage of load-bearing components
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Use the prosthetic components according to the MOBIS classification.
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
bined with each other.
CAUTION
Use under unallowable environmental conditions
Risk of injury due to damage to the product
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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
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
manufacturer or a specialist workshop etc.).
CAUTION
Exceeding the service life
Risk of injury due to change in or loss of functionality and damage to the product
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Ensure that the approved service life is not exceeded.
CAUTION
Reaching into the area of the joint mechanism
Pinching of limbs (e.g. fingers) and the skin due to uncontrolled joint movement
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Do not reach into the joint mechanism during daily use.
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Close attention is required during assembly and adjustment tasks.
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