Application; Intended Use; Area Of Application; Environmental Conditions - Ottobock 7E9 Gebrauchsanweisung

2 Application

2.1 Intended Use

The prosthetic hip joint system is intended exclusively for the exoprosthetic fitting of patients with
hip amputations such as intertrochanteric amputation, hip disarticulation or hemipelvectomy.

2.2 Area of Application

The prosthetic hip joint can be used by active prosthesis wearers as well as prosthesis wearers
who require a high degree of safety. It offers dynamic comfort through hydraulic stance phase
and swing phase control.
Recommended for mobility grades 2 and 3 (restricted outdoor walker and unres­
tricted outdoor walker). Approved for a body weight of 125 kg max..
m°
kg
The prosthetic hip joint was designed for activities of daily life; it must not be used for sports.

2.3 Environmental conditions

Allowable environmental conditions
Temperature range:
Use: -10 °C – +45 °C
Storage, Transportation: -20 °C – +60 °C
Relative humidity: 20 % – 90 % (Non-condensing)
Commercially available, solvent-free cleaning agents
Unallowable environmental conditions
Storage/Transportation: Mechanical vibrations, Impacts
Hygroscopic particles (e.g.Talcum powder), Dust, Sand, Fresh water, Salt water, Acids, Sweat, Urine
Cleaning agents containing solvents

2.4 Service Life

This component was tested for 2 million load cycles in accordance with ISO 15032. Depending
on the user's level of activity, this corresponds to a service life of 2 to 3 years.

3 Safety

3.1 Explanation of warning symbols

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

3.2 General Safety Instructions

CAUTION
Using the product without following the instructions for use
Deteriorating health condition and damage to the product because of failure to follow the safety
information
► Observe the safety information in these instructions for use.
Make the patient aware of all safety instructions marked with "Inform the patient".
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