Care Instructions; Legal Information - Ottobock 453A2 Instrucciones De Uso

5.2 Installation and handling of the Knee Sleeve
• Take the packaging foam out of the TPE Knee Sleeve and keep it for use when storing the sleeve
• Turn the distal half of the Knee Sleeve inside out so that the gel is on the outside
• Put it on top of the prosthesis and roll the outside turned gel down on the socket
• To don the prosthesis roll down the top half of the Knee Sleeve
Without Gaiter (TPE):
Step into the prosthesis with the liner (and a
sock if needed/used)
• Pull the Knee Sleeve wrinkle free over the residual limb
• To remove the prosthesis follow the steps in reverse order
6

Care instructions

NOTICE
Use of improper cleaning agents
Damage to the product due to use of improper cleaning agents
1. Only clean the product with the approved cleaning agents.
After use, hand wash the Knee Sleeve with Derma Clean 453H10 (or ph-neutral soap) and warm
water (approx. 30 °C / 86 °F). Do not wring! Rinse thoroughly under clear, running water. Blot the
Knee Sleeve with a towel. Let it air dry completely on a rack or flat on a towel.
For better hygiene it is recommended the Knee Sleeve be removed for a few hours each day, thus
providing the skin with fresh air.
When not using the TPE suspension sleeve, insert the packaging foam back into the Knee Sleeve
to allow for wrinkle free storage.
7

Legal information

All legal conditions are subject to the respective national laws of the country of use and may vary
accordingly.
7.1 Liability
The manufacturer will only assume liability if the product is used in accordance with the descrip-
tions and instructions provided in this document. The manufacturer will not assume liability for
damage caused by disregard of this document, particularly due to improper use or unauthorised
modification of the product.
7.2 CE conformity
This product meets the requirements of the European Directive 93 / 42 / EEC for medical devices.
This product has been classified as a class I device according to the classification criteria outlined
in Annex IX of the directive. The declaration of conformity was therefore created by the manufac-
turer with sole responsibility according to Annex VII of the directive.
8 | Ottobock
With Gaiter (PUR):
Roll down upper part of the Gaiter over the
socket brim
Step into the prosthesis with the liner (and a
sock if needed/used)
Roll up the Gaitor wrinkle free
453A2, 4 53A3, 4 53A4, 4 53A30, 4 53A40, 4 54A7, 4 54A8