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injury due to joint movement, make sure that no-one puts their fingers near or inside the
mechanism.
The lockable 4-axis knee is not designed to be unlocked "under load".
The knee can withstand bad weather, but needs to be dried after being soaked.
B. Contraindications
It is strictly prohibited to tighten or loosen any screw on this knee, with the exception of the setting screws which are intended for
use by the orthopaedic prosthetist.
Never grease the knee axes, as this could quickly degrade them.
The warranty excludes deterioration caused by misuse, unsuitable alignment, use in a very dusty environment and without
suitable protection, or any inappropriate use.
Avoid exposing the knee to environments that could cause corrosion of the metal parts (soft water, seawater, chlorinated water,
acids, etc.).
It is prohibited to shower or bathe with the prothesis, as this could degrade its resistance and performance.
Never use this device near a heat source: risk of burns.
Use of solvents is prohibited.
C. Side effects
There are no side effects directly linked to the device.
Any serious incident arising in relation to the device must be reported to the manufacturer and to the competent authority of the
Member State.
9. CARE, STORAGE, DISPOSAL AND SERVICE LIFE
A. Care/ cleaning
You can clean the knee using a wet sponge
Do not immerse it or expose it to water
After a storm (rain) or inadvertent splashing, the knee must be dried.
The extension stop may require replacement, and can be ordered separately.
Replacing the settable stop 8:
Screw in screw 6 in order to fully withdraw the stop 8, which can then be removed. Fully unscrew screw
6, and then fit the new stop. Then set this stop, as set out in 6.C.
Replacing the shock absorption stop 9:
Use a small screwdriver 10 to extract the flexible stop 9, as set out below.
Clean any glue residue that might be on the stop housing 11. Coat the housing bottom with
neoprene glue.
Insert the new stop 9 right into the bottom of its housing 11.
B. Storage
Usage and storage temperature: -10°C to +40°C
Relative air humidity: no restrictions
C. Disposal
The various components of this device are special waste: elastomer, titanium, aluminium and steel. They must be treated in
accordance with the locally applicable legislation.
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