Safety Instructions - Ottobock 12S4 Instrucciones De Uso

These Ottobock Shoulder Joints can be used as component in an Ottobock
modular prosthesis.

2.3 Safety instructions

Please make your patients aware of the following safety instructions:
WARNING
Risk of accident when driving a motor vehicle. An upper extremity
amputee's ability to drive a vehicle is determined on a case-by-case
basis. Factors include the type of fitting (amputation level, unilateral
or bilateral, residual limb conditions, design of the prosthesis) and the
amputee's abilities.
All persons are required to observe their country's national and state
driving laws when operating motor vehicles. For insurance purposes,
drivers should have their driving ability examined and approved by an
authorised test centre.
For maximum safety and convenience, Ottobock recommend that, at the
very least, a specialist evaluate the need for any adaptations to the car
(such as by installing a steering fork, automatic shift). Risk-free driving
should be ensured even when the prosthesis is not functioning.
CAUTION
Risk of injury as a result of excessive strain. The Ottobock prosthetic
components described in these instructions for use have been developed
for activities of daily living and must not be used for unusual activities
such as extreme sports (free climbing, paragliding, etc.).
Careful handling of the prosthesis and its components not only increases
their service life but, above all, ensures the patient's safety.
Should prosthetic components be subjected to unusual stresses (such
as a fall), immediately contact your prosthetist and have the components
inspected for any damage. If necessary, the responsible prosthetist will
pass the prosthesis on to the Ottobock Service.
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