Explanation Of Warning Symbols; General Safety Instructions - Ottobock 50S19 Instrucciones De Uso

2.4 Effects
The orthosis serves to immobilise the foot/ankle joint area.
3 Safety

3.1 Explanation of warning symbols

Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION
Warning regarding possible technical damage.
NOTICE

3.2 General safety instructions

CAUTION
Contact with heat, embers or fire
Risk of injury (such as burns) and risk of product damage.
Keep the product away from open flames, embers and other sources of heat.
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CAUTION
Reuse on other persons and improper cleaning
Skin irritation, formation of eczema or infections due to contamination with germs
The product may be used by one person only.
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Clean the product regularly.
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NOTICE
Contact with oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain oils or acids
Insufficient stabilisation due to loss of material functionality
Do not expose the product to oils, salves, lotions or other products that contain oils or acids.
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NOTICE
Improper use and changes
Change in or loss of functionality as well as damage to the product
Use this product with care and only for its intended purpose.
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Do not make any improper changes to the product.
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NOTICE
Exposure of the product to unsuitable environmental conditions
Damage, brittleness or destruction due to improper handling
Avoid storage in condensing ambient humidity.
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Avoid contact with abrasive substances (e.g. sand, dust).
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Do not expose the product to temperatures below -10 °C or above +50 °C (e.g. sauna,
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excessive sunlight, drying on a radiator).
4 Handling
INFORMATION
The daily duration of use and period of application are generally determined by the physi­
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cian.
The initial fitting and application of the product must be carried out by qualified personnel.
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Instruct the patient in the handling and care of the product.
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