Instructions for Use for Patients Free Moving System Knee Joints
Instructions for Use for Patients
Free Moving System Knee Joints
Dear Patient,
You have received an individually produced orthosis with a high quality FIOR & GENTZ free moving system
knee joint from your orthotist or a qualified/trained expert.
1. Safety Instructions
1.1 Classification of the Safety Instructions
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
All serious incidents according to Regulation (EU) 2017/745 which are related to the product have to be
reported to the manufacturer and to the competent authority of the Member State in which the orthotist or
qualified/trained expert and/or the patient is established.
1.2 All Instructions for Your Safety
Potential Traffic Accident Due to Limited Driving Ability
Gather information about all issues concerning safety and security and potential dangers before driving a
motor vehicle with orthosis.
Risk of Falling Due to Loosened Screws
Do not secure the screws for the system joint yourself, but contact your orthotist or a qualified/trained
expert instead. For your own safety, let your orthotist or a qualified/trained expert inform you about main-
tenance intervals to be respected. You will find the next maintenance appointment in your orthosis service
passport.
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Important information about a possible dangerous situation which, if not avoided,
leads to death or irreversible injuries.
Important information about a possible dangerous situation which, if not avoided,
leads to reversible injuries that need medical treatment.
Important information about a possible dangerous situation which, if not avoided,
leads to light injuries that do not need medical treatment.
Important information about a possible situation which, if not avoided, leads to
damage of the product.
DANGER
WARNING