Optimising The Heel Characteristics; Mounting/Changing The Forefoot Pad; Legal Information - Ottobock 1E95 Challenger Instrucciones De Uso

TT fittings: Make sure that physiological knee movement in the sagittal and frontal plane is
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achieved when the leg begins to bear weight after the heel strike. Avoid medial movement of
the knee joint. If the knee joint moves in the medial direction in the first half of the stance
phase, move the prosthetic foot in the medial direction. If the medial movement occurs in the
second half of the stance phase, reduce the exterior rotation of the prosthetic foot.
• Remove the adapter cover from the prosthetic foot after completion of the dynamic trial fitting
and gait training exercises.

5.2.4.1 Optimising the heel characteristics

INFORMATION
Only use the prosthetic foot with the heel wedge.
The behaviour of the prosthetic foot at heel strike and during heel contact in the mid-stance phase
can be adapted by replacing the heel wedge. The prosthetic foot is delivered with 2 heel wedges.
Heel wedge degrees of hardness: The heel wedges are marked with numbers. The smaller the
number, the softer the heel wedge.
1) Pull the prosthetic foot apart slightly and pull out the existing heel wedge.
2) Align the other heel wedge so the Ottobock lettering is legible and the tip points to anterior.
3) Insert the heel wedge in the prosthetic foot (see fig. 2, see fig. 3, see fig. 4).
6 Cleaning
Recommended cleaning agent: pH neutral soap (e.g. 453H10 Derma Clean)
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1) Clean the product with clear fresh water and a pH neutral soap.
2) Rinse the soap away with clear fresh water.
3) Dry the product with a soft cloth.
4) Allow to air dry in order to remove residual moisture.
7 Maintenance
CAUTION
Failure to follow the maintenance instructions
Risk of injuries due to changes in or loss of functionality and damage to the product
Observe the following maintenance instructions.
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• The prosthetic components should be inspected after the first 30 days of use.
• Inspect the entire prosthesis for wear during normal consultations.
• Conduct annual safety inspections.

7.1 Mounting/changing the forefoot pad

The prosthetic foot comes with a forefoot pad and a hook-and-loop strip. Use the hook-and-loop
strip to fasten the forefoot pad (see title image).
1) Remove the forefoot pad from the prosthetic foot.
2) Place a new forefoot pad on the prosthetic foot.
8 Disposal
In some jurisdictions it is not permissible to dispose of the product with unsorted household
waste. Improper disposal can be harmful to health and the environment. Observe the information
provided by the responsible authorities in your country regarding return, collection and disposal
procedures.

9 Legal information

All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary
accordingly.
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