Explanation Of Warning Symbols; Structure Of The Safety Instructions - Ottobock 8E33 Serie Instrucciones De Uso

Various control programmes make optimal adaptation to the individual needs and abilities pos­
sible.
Only with 8E33=9* and 8E34=9*
The terminal device is based on the Ottobock DMC system (DMC=Dynamic Mode Control): This
system, which has been developed by Ottobock, uses two independent measurement and control
systems in order to optimally control the gripping speed and gripping force in accordance with
the muscle signal.
3 Application
3.1 Indications for use
The System Electric Greifers are intended exclusively for exoprosthetic upper limb fittings.
3.2 Use/Field of Application
The System Electric Greifers can be used for unilateral or bilateral amputations, and in case of
dysmelia.
3.3 Environmental conditions
The prosthesis system was developed for everyday activities and must not be used for unusual
activities. These unusual activities include, for example, sports with excessive strain and/or
shocks to the wrist joint (pushups, downhill racing, mountain biking, ...) or extreme sports (free
climbing, paragliding, etc.). Furthermore, the prosthesis system should not be used for the oper­
ation of motor vehicles, heavy equipment (e.g. construction machines), industrial machines or
motor-driven equipment.
The product is intended exclusively for use on one patient. Use of the product by another person
is not approved by the manufacturer.
Permissible ambient conditions are described in the technical data (see Page 29).
3.4 Qualification
Fitting a patient with the product may only be carried out by orthopaedic technicians who have
been authorised by Ottobock after completion of a corresponding training course.
4 Safety

4.1 Explanation of warning symbols

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

4.2 Structure of the safety instructions

CAUTION
The heading describes the source and/or the type of hazard
The introduction describes the consequences in case of failure to observe the safety instruc­
tions. Consequences are presented as follows if more than one consequence is possible:
> E.g.: Consequence 1 in case of failure to observe the hazard
> E.g.: Consequence 2 in case of failure to observe the hazard
► This symbol identifies activities/actions that must be observed/carried out in order to avert
the hazard.
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