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Follow the safety instructions and the precautions specified in this accompanying document.
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If assistance is required during the start-up, use or maintenance of the product, as well as in
the event of unexpected operating behaviour or circumstances, contact the manufacturer
(see manufacturer's address on the back of this accompanying document).
The 8E600=R/L AxonHook is referred to simply as the product/Axon-Bus gripping component
below.
These instructions for use provide you with important information on the use, adaptation and
handling of the product.
Instruct the patient in the proper use and care of the product. The product may not be transferred
to the patient without prior instruction.
Only put the product into use in accordance with the information contained in the accompanying
documents supplied.
2 Product Description
2.1 Design
The product consists of the following components:
2.2 Function
The product is a myoelectrically controlled Axon-Bus gripping component in the modular
Ottobock Axon-Bus prosthetic system.
The product consists of two hooks which grip towards each other ("hook tips"). Objects can be
grasped by opening and closing the hook tips. A passive flexion wrist unit is permanently fixed to
the product. This wrist unit offers a natural pattern of movement in both the "flexible mode" and
the "rigid mode".
Power is supplied to the product by the battery which comes integrated in the socket.
Control settings for the product can only be carried out when all Axon-Bus components are con
nected. For further information, see the instructions for use provided with the Axon-Bus compon
ents.
Depending on the Axon-Bus prosthesis components currently used, specific standard pro
grammes are available. With the 560X500 AxonSoft adjustment software, these standard pro
grammes can be adapted/modified for the specific needs of each respective patient.
The product is equipped with the "neutral position" function. If there is no active muscle signal
within a defined period of time, the product moves to the neutral position. The two hook tips are
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1. Hook tip L/R
2. Cap nut cover
3. Gearbox with connected flexion wrist unit
4. Hook - wrist unit cuff