Notes On The Safety Modes - Ottobock C-Leg 3C98-3 Instrucciones De Uso

CAUTION
Overloading due to activities with unusual loads
> Falling due to unexpected product behaviour as the result of a malfunction.
> Falling due to breakage of load-bearing components.
> Skin irritation due to defects on the hydraulic unit with leakage of liquid.
► The product was developed for everyday use and must not be used for activities with unusu­
al loads. These unusual activities include, for example, extreme sports (free climbing,
paragliding, etc.).
Careful handling of the product and its components not only increases their service life but,
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above all, ensures your personal safety!
► If the product and its components have been subjected to extreme loads (e.g. due to a fall,
etc.), then the product must be inspected for damage immediately by an O&P professional.
If necessary, he or she will forward the product to an authorised Ottobock Service Center.
CAUTION
Improper mode switching
Falling due to unexpected behaviour of the product because of changed damping behaviour.
► Ensure that you stand securely during all switching processes.
Verify the changed damping characteristics after switching and observe the feedback from
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the acoustic signal emitter.
► Switch back to basic mode once the activities in MyMode have been completed.
► Take the weight off the product and correct the switching, if required.
CAUTION
Improper use of the stance function
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
► Make sure that you are standing safely when using the stance function and check the lock of
the knee joint before placing your full weight on the prosthesis.
Make sure you have been instructed in the proper use of the stance function by a prosthetist
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or therapist. Information on the stance function see Page 66.
CAUTION
Quickly pushing the hip forward with the prosthesis extended (e.g. serve while playing
tennis)
> Falling due to unexpected activation of the swing phase.
► Note that the knee joint may flex unexpectedly when the hip is pushed forward quickly while
the prosthesis is extended.
► Therefore, familiarise yourself with swing phase activation in such situations under secure
conditions (e.g. while holding on to parallel bars) and with the instruction of trained, quali­
fied personnel.
► For sports where this movement pattern may occur, use a corresponding pre-configured
MyMode. For further information about the MyModes, see the section 'MyModes' (see
Page 72).

4.8 Notes on the safety modes

CAUTION
Using the product in safety mode
Falling due to unexpected product behaviour because of changed damping behaviour.
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